Exercise Physiologist - UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conducts exercise and functional assessments to evaluate cardiovascular response, physical capacity, risk factors, and readiness for participation in prescribed exercise and rehabilitation programs.

• Develops and implements individualized exercise prescriptions based on clinical information, functional assessments, patient goals, provider recommendations, and established guidelines and protocols.

• Monitors patients during exercise and rehabilitation activities, including heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac rhythm, symptoms, perceived exertion, and other appropriate clinical indicators; recognizes abnormal responses and communicates concerns to appropriate clinical staff.

• Provides patient education and counseling related to physical activity, cardiovascular risk-factor modification, exercise safety, lifestyle changes, and strategies to support long-term adherence to healthy behaviors.

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the care team to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care based on patient progress and clinical needs.

• Documents assessments, exercise prescriptions, patient responses, progress, interventions, and education in accordance with established clinical, regulatory, and departmental requirements.

• Supports the operation and continuous improvement of cardiovascular rehabilitation and exercise programs, including equipment safety, emergency preparedness, quality initiatives, program outcomes, and other assigned clinical or administrative activities.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work | Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of force is greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

• The Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

• The Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

• Constant Activities: Feeling; Hearing; Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding; Repetitive Motion; Sitting; Talking

• Frequent Activities: Grasping; Reaching; Standing; Walking

• Occasional Activities: Crouching; Kneeling; Lifting; Pulling; Pushing; Stooping

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.