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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
What you will be doing
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead Exercise Physiology
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking to hire a full-time exercise physiologist whose primary role is to provide general and sport specific exercise training and fitness testing services for clients across the spectrum of age, fitness level, and medical and orthopedic conditions. Familiarity and experience with gait and movement mechanics analysis is a plus.
The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a collaborative, outpatient clinical setting, that includes other allied health practitioners such as physical and occupational therapists. The candidate will be expected to participate in community outreach initiatives, as well as having the opportunity to present at professional education conferences.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with solid testing and training skills as well as superior customer service to join a growing program in a world-renowned academic medical center.
Performance metabolic testing skills and experience with athletes experience highly preferred.
Job Summary
Provides general and sport specific exercise training and fitness testing services for clients across the spectrum of age, fitness level, and medical and orthopedic conditions. Evaluates clients and determines and provides customized and appropriate exercise prescription and sports specific fitness testing services as applicable. Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate client programs. Participates in community outreach initiatives and presents professional education.
Assists with the oversight of Performance team, including coordination of services, program development, educational activities, marketing and media relations. Provides effective clinical education for staff and students.
Job Qualifications
EDUCATION - Required
Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of Study-Bachelors in Exercise Physiology or related field
EDUCATION - Preferred
Masters in Exercise Physiology or related field
Certification Requirements
Certifications from the ACSM (ACSM-EP preferred), NASM, ACE, or NSCA
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE - Preferred
EXPERIENCE - Required
2 years
EXPERIENCE - Preferred
4 years
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.
HAZARDS
OSHA Category 1
Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.
POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES
Plans and implements exercise program as individualized for each client demonstrating competence in section specific techniques, as applicable.
Organizes work for maximum efficiency. Maintains productivity per department expectations. Takes ownership of daily schedule to maintain effective patient treatment flow. Coordinates schedule with others as needed.
Maintains and develops competence through required in-service and continuing educational programs. Maintains CE credits as per professional affiliations.
Participates in education of staff, community, and healthcare professionals (i.e. in-services and community/professional education).
Documents progress patient has made toward desirable outcomes per departmental policies and guidelines.
Is flexible with handling changes in the Section as they arise and accommodates unexpected or unplanned changes.
Works with marketing and public relations to promote the Performance team initiatives through educational activities, public appearances/presentations, development of marketing materials, internet links, correspondence and liaison with organizations, individuals and media groups in a position to promote Sports Performance services.
Designs and conducts general and sport-specific fitness assessments consistent with client's abilities.
Develops and implements personalized training programs based on results of fitness assessment and consistent with ACSM or NSCA guidelines
Composes comprehensive reports of results of fitness assessments and home exercise programs, and reviews information with client to ensure understanding.
Documents in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirement standards; accurately bills in a timely manner.
Provides guidance to EP staff with managing patient caseload (scheduling conflicts, challenging patients, documentation)
Assists with daily operations of the team
Build relationships to expand referral network, internally
Effective clinical instructor for staff, interns, volunteers, techs, coops
Competent in specialized testing or programmatic offering.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.