Exercise Physiologist 1 (Hybrid)

Exercise Physiologist 1 (Hybrid)

The incumbent 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:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• ACSM Certification
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Department Specific Job Summary:

The Oncology Exercise Physiologist 1 will support cancer patients and survivors at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center by designing and delivering individualized, evidence-based exercise programs. Responsibilities include conducting one-on-one exercise consultations, leading group education sessions, and supervising tailored training programs in a clinical setting. This role collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary care teamincluding oncologists, advanced practice providers, dietitians, yoga therapists, and other experts from the Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Instituteto integrate exercise as a core component of oncology care, enhancing recovery, quality of life, and long-term health. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge or interest in oncology-focused exercise prescription, experience working with medically complex populations, and a collaborative approach to supporting patients through all stages of treatment and survivorship.

Department Specific Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Master's degree in relevant field (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Experience with oncology population (preferred)
• Must complete ACSM-ACS Cancer Exercise Specialty Course within the first 6 months of employment and the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist within the first year of employment if not present upon hiring.

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 tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.

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

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Staff

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