Exercise Physiologist LiveWell Center

Location Address:
2925 Chicago AveLoading DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Date Posted:
April 29, 2026
Department:
62791505 LiveWell Center
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:

The Exercise Physiologist role at the LiveWell Center is a healthcare-based position within the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, focused on prevention and clinical exercise programming. The role serves stable, generally healthy or medically managed individuals in a non-acute setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting clinical and functional assessment data to create individualized, evidence-based exercise prescriptions, supporting lifestyle medicine initiatives such as weight management, and using an integrated, whole-person approach to improve health and well-being.

• FTE 0.8 (64 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour, day shifts with variable hours between 7am-5pm
• No weekends

Job Description:

Designs and delivers activity based exercise programs for individuals. Includes client assessments, exercise program design and progression, and data entry.

Principle Responsibilities

• Completes initial and 90 day assessments.
  • Follows assessment protocols to complete assessment and enter data results into database.
  • Utilizes assessments to develop exercise program appropriate for client's goals. Exercise includes locomotor training, overground activities, Functional Electrical Stimulation bike, cardiovascular and strengthening exercises.
  • Completes outcomes measures as appropriate.
• Designs and delivers activity based exercise programs.
  • Delivers exercise program based on lagging factors from assessment.
  • Modifies exercise program as client progresses.
  • Enters exercise session data into database following protocols.
  • Provides documentation of client progress for insurance coverage , statistical and financial reporting.
• Provides direction to fitness specialist to assure that exercise programs are delivered following protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related therapy field
• 2 to 5 years in developing exercise programs for people with disability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or
• Master's degree in Kinesiology or
• Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related therapy field

Licenses/Certifications

• American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist Or equivalent upon hire preferred
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• For Cardiac Rehab and Live Well Center Departments:
  • Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  • Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current ACLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $27.65 to $37.90 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.


Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.


In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.


Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.