Exercise Physiologist jobs in Allentown, PA

Exercise Physiologist develops, implements, and evaluates exercise programs for patients. Conducts testing that assesses cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Being an Exercise Physiologist follows testing protocols and selects appropriate testing protocol for the patient. Monitors patient during testing. Additionally, Exercise Physiologist calculates and records testing results. Coordinates with cross-functional patient care teams. May design exercise prescriptions, instructional materials, home exercise guidelines, and discharge instructions. Conducts exercise training sessions for patients. Requires a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Typically reports to a manager. The Exercise Physiologist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Exercise Physiologist typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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BS Exercise Physiologist Cardiopulmonary Rehab
  • St. Lukes Hospital
  • Bethlehem, PA PART_TIME
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Exercise Physiologist participates in the implementation of policy, programmatic and management goals. Responsible for the day-to-day planning and conducting of specific exercise and lifestyle management assessment and intervention for individuals participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality standards, programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards Plans, conducts, and demonstrates specific exercise and lifestyle assessment and interventions including, nutrition, weight control, lipid management, stress management, and smoking cessation Designs and implements individualized goal-oriented exercise prescription for cardiac rehabilitation clients Conducts new patient interviews which include but not limited to medical history, functional status, short and long-term goals, nutritional assessment, and emotional status Provides patient education as it applies to cardiovascular disease risk factor modification Designs individualized treatment plans for clients entering cardiac rehab and provides 30-day updates to the referring physician and/ or cardiac rehab. Medical Director PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand for the greater part of 8 hours. Occasional handling, grasping, twisting, and turning while aiding clients and setting up equipment. The possibility of lifting clients weighing up to 300 pounds with assistance. The possibility of pushing clients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair. Occasional stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level. Touching as it relates to patient assessment, attaching heart monitors, and auscultation of lungs. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, BP evaluation, and auscultating lung sounds. Seeing as it relates to general close-up and distant vision. Must be able to use finger dexterity, grasping, and holding as it relates to documentation an assisting with machinery setup. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Health and Physical Education or a closely related field required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: American Heart Association BLS Certification required. Cardiopulmonary Rehab experience preferred. ACLS Certification preferred. ACSM and/or AACVPR certification preferred. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here.
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Exercise Physiologist MS Caridac Rehab (PT 24 hrs/week) - Warren Campus
  • St Lukes Warren Hospital
  • Phillipsburg, NJ PART_TIME
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
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Group Exercise Instructor
  • Greater Valley YMCA
  • Allentown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Greater Valley YMCA - Easton Branch is looking to hire a Group Exercise Instructor! ABOUT Greater Valley YMCA Greater Valley YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our...
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Exercise Specialist Part Time
  • St. Lukes Hospital
  • Lehighton, PA PART_TIME
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
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Certified Group Exercise Instructor
  • Maxx Fitness Clubs
  • Quakertown, PA PART_TIME
  • Maxx Fitness Clubzz is looking for a committed, friendly, upbeat individual to become a part of our group fitness team! If you share a passion for fitness, than this is the perfect job for you! About ...
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Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor
  • Greater Valley YMCA
  • Nazareth, PA FULL_TIME
  • Greater Valley YMCA is looking to hire an Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor! Location: GVYMCA Nazareth Branch: 33 S Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 ABOUT Greater Valley YMCA Greater Valley YMCA is a ...
  • 1 Month Ago
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About Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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What does an Exercise Physiologist do?

Exercise Physiologist in Toledo, OH
An exercise physiologist reviews patient medical charts and other medical information to design a fitness program to improve a patient’s overall health.
November 12, 2019
Exercise Physiologist in Duluth, MN
They are specially trained individuals that have studied safe conditioning techniques and the science of exercise.
October 20, 2019
Exercise Physiologist in New Haven, CT
Exercise physiologists use evidence-based movement and exercise intervention for chronic disease prevention and management, musculoskeletal injuries and weight management.
October 15, 2019