Exercise Physiologist jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Assists and supports management of the Cardiopulmonary Rehab programs. Assesses patient and develops plan of care with other team members, using exercise testing and clinical information. Performs exercises with patients, demonstrating correct body position and proper use of equipment to prevent injury and follow exercise prescription.
• Supervises group exercise for the low risk patient and develop individualized prescriptions and variable mix workload. Documents assessment data into patient records. Provides orthopedic consultation to patients.
• Assists with education of patients and their families, including provision of programs for patients in area of expertise. Assists with Cardiopulmonary Continuous Performance Improvement Plan. Ensures exercise equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.