Exercise Physiologist (Clinic Exercise Specialist)

JES Tech is seeking an Exercise Physiologist in Richland Washington. This position is responsible for the development and administration of fitness assessments work capacity evaluations exercise/fitness prescription work conditioning therapeutic and preventive exercise programs ergonomic services and the development and presentation of education/training programs. The position may provide health coaching and health promotion as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and delivery of comprehensive health-related fitness and therapeutic exercise services appropriate to improve and/or maintain employees capacity for safely meeting the physical demands of their jobs.
• Develops and conducts comprehensive health risk management and musculoskeletal education training and interventions to site employees and managers/supervisors.
• Administers work capacity evaluations and testing addressing musculoskeletal health functions work physical/functional capacity and fitness.
• Assists in conducting field-based work site analysis and reporting of musculoskeletal ergonomic hazards to contractor management case management and/or HPMC OMS medical providers.
• Effectively communicates programs services and information to a diverse audience.
• Provides consultation to the site in areas of worker physical capacity fitness ergonomic or performance issues.
• Communicates with appropriate clinic medical providers and case management regarding work conditioning assessments intervention plans and progress/status to assure continuity of care.
• Contributes to the selection of program resources and materials program outcome measurement program quality improvement and assuring program compliance with accreditation standards and performance measures.
• Contributes to teamwork and participates in meetings and committees as required.
• Interfaces with the community such as public health local hospitals and community groups and community health programs.
• Performs routine administrative tasks and duties as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees clients and the public.
• Adheres to and fosters acceptable health and safety practices and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology Exercise Science Kinesiology Athletic Training or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience involving exercise prescription functional/fitness assessment and injury prevention.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Exercise Physiology Exercise Science Athletic Training Public Health Education/Teaching or a related field.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).
• Experience in occupational health industrial ergonomics work conditioning or a related setting.
• Current Washington State Athletic Trainer license if applicable to the candidates professional discipline.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Ability to conduct fitness musculoskeletal posture/movement functional and work-capacity assessments to evaluate an employees ability to safely perform the physical demands of their job.
• Knowledge of graded exercise testing guidelines and ability to interpret static and dynamic 12-lead ECGs.
• Ability to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for preventive therapeutic work-conditioning and risk-reduction programs.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and adult learning principles with the ability to develop and deliver effective training and educational programs to individuals and diverse groups.
• Knowledge of applicable laws regulations guidelines policies and procedures related to occupational health and employee health information including HIPAA GINA and the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidential medical information and communicate effectively with employees management and clinical staff while protecting employee privacy.
• Strong analytical organizational interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and SharePoint with the ability to learn additional systems and customized applications.

Salary Range: $80000$85000 annually commensurate with experience.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and have the ability to successfully obtain and maintain required DOE site access authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.