Exercise Physiologist 1 (Hybrid) UHealth at SoLé Mia

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The University of Miami UHealth – Cancer Support Services at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for an Exercise Physiologist. The Exercise Physiologist 1 analyzes patients’ fitness in order to help them improve their health and reach fitness goals and objectives. More specifically, this position uses evaluation tools to design a fitness plan that will meet the patient’s needs, including building endurance and strength and increasing flexibility.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

• Administers exercise stress tests in healthy and unhealthy populations. Evaluates a person’s overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
• Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness.
• Designs customized exercise programs to meet healthcare needs and athletic performance goals.
• Helps patients recover from chronic diseases and improve body composition.
• Plans and executes effective strength and conditioning protocols.
• Evaluates the effects of physical training protocols.
• Guides patients on physical conditioning and injury prevention.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

ACSM Certification

Experience:  

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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