<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 04/24/2025 Requisition Number PRN41728B Job Title PS Exercise Specialist Working Title PS Exercise Specialist Job Grade UGR FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 12 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Hours and shifts to be determined; Will fall M-F between 8:00am and 5:00pm</p> <p>VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01620 - Chief Wellness Office Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $26.00 - $31.00 Close Date 06/24/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Designs, Implements, supervises, and evaluates exercise therapy given to rehabilitating patients and/or other apparently healthy populations in order to restore proper physical functioning, and facilitate patient independence. The incumbent works under the supervision of a licensed physician and cooperates with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, dieticians, and other hospital staff to ensure quality patient care.</p> <p>Certification as an Exercise Specialist and one year of rehabilitation and exercise testing preferred. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certificatoin may be required by some departments.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Assesses the extent of patients' abilities and limitations by reviewing medical records and physicians' notes. </li><li>Administers pre-exercise testing interview and test preparation. </li><li>Uses testing equipment, protocol selection, indications, contraindications, and termination criteria for graded exercise testing. </li><li>Records, analyzes, and interprets results of tests and prepares appropriate exercise prescriptions. </li><li>Administers therapeutic exercises and other techniques designed to provide improved functional capacity, exercise tolerance, exercise endurance, muscle strength and endurance, and coordination to rehabilitating patient populations. </li><li>Evaluates patients' hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic response to exercise, and assesses appropriateness of responses as they relate to exercise intensity and endurance. </li><li>In conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, designs, implements, supervises, and evaluates outcomes for exercise services. </li><li>Conducts and evaluates performance testing including VO2max and lactate threshold testing and communicates results to participants. </li><li>Assists in developing and providing educational materials and programs for staff and patients. </li><li>Collaborates with appropriate leadership in data collection, statistical analysis, development and implementation of research projects. </li><li>Assists in establishing new and maintaining current referral patterns, both within the University of Utah Hospital and Health Centers and other Salt Lake and regional hospitals. </li><li>May assist in program development for corporate wellness clients, employee fitness/health, facility utilization, etc. </li><li>May conduct off-site health and wellness coaching to internal and/or external clients. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Science, a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). A current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.</p> <p>This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <ul> <li>American College of Sports Medicine certification and/or Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator certification and/or NCSA CSCS certification </li><li>National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach certification </li><li>Experience and proficiency with fitness testing including: Bodpod, RMR, V02 max, etc. </li><li>Experience doing 1-on-1 and group health coaching </li><li>2+ years experience managing staff and responsibility for all aspects of a project or program </li><li>Interest in population health management strategies involving physical activity </li></ul> <p>Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Science, a related field or equivalency? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you currently have a Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card? If not, do you agree to obtain the certification within one month of hire? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>