Exercise Physiologist

Remote

💊 Health

Regular exercise is often part of a complete treatment plan for diabetes, heart disease and many other health conditions, and Exercise Physiologists are the medical professionals who develop fitness plans for patients to follow. By conducting tests, medical records reviews and interviews, Exercise Physiologists design programs that improve patients’ fitness levels while reducing their risk for injuries and other health complications associated with exercise. As a result, Exercise Physiologists make a positive impact on patient outcomes and support high patient satisfaction rates.

What does a Exercise Physiologist do?

An Exercise Physiologist, or Clinical Exercise Physiologist, develops exercise plans that meet patients’ health and wellness needs. Common duties you may want to add to your Exercise Physiologist job description include reviewing patients’ health histories and family medical histories, conducting tests to assess patients’ current fitness levels and writing and implementing custom exercise guidelines.

Responsibilities

A Exercise Physiologist should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Exercise Physiologist should be able to execute:

Becoming familiar with a patient’s history by reading medical records and interviewing patients about their symptoms, lifestyle and family histories
Administering strength, endurance, flexibility and other tests to assess patients’ physical performance
Monitoring patients’ heart rhythm, heart rate, oxygen saturation levels, breathing rate, blood pressure levels and other vital signs before, during and after testing
Analyzing the test results and patient background information to identify their specific fitness needs
Working with patients to develop appropriate fitness goals and developing detailed fitness plans to help them achieve these objectives
Educating and advising patients on how to properly perform exercises

Required Skills

A competitive Exercise Physiologist will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Extensive knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, exercise science and nutrition
Active listening and interview skills to gather information from patients
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally and effectively with patients
Familiarity with exercise equipment, such as free weights, weight machines, resistance bands, stationary bicycles and treadmills
Analytical and problem-solving skills to devise exercise plans based on the findings of tests, interviews and medical record reviews
Writing skills to explain exercises and other elements of a physical plan in a clear, concise manner

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