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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Part-time/20 Hours Per Week/Tuition Assistance

**POSITION SUMMARY** : Design, direct, supervise, prescribe and adjust the exercise program of clients. Provide a safe and appropriate exercise prescription. Maintain the exercise equipment in the facility. Client care includes care to clients in the following age groups: adult (19 through 64 years) and geriatric (65 years and above).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Supervises and monitors exercise sessions to ensure safety, regular increases in load, and assess for signs of overworking/under working. Adjusts exercise regimen as needed to achieve exercise benefits and meet established goals.

+ Provides exercise instructions related to proper technique for warm-up, cool-down, stretching, strength training, and use of equipment.

+ Instructs individuals and/or groups in exercise principles, benefits and guidelines for exercise programs.

+ Performs personal wellness profiles and assist with goal setting for lifestyle change.

+ Develops individualized exercise programs in collaboration with primary physician as needed.

+ Calculates target heart rates and teaches individuals how to take their pulse.

+ Maintains facilities and exercise equipment ensuring functionality and cleanliness. Oversees repair and maintenance scheduling.

+ Performs post percent-of-body-fat analysis and evaluates food diaries as needed.

+ Performs basic housekeeping, supply, and maintenance functions.

+ Meets requirements for customer service standards and quality standards.

+ Assists with evaluation of the department and training needs of the facility and/or staff.

+ Assists with promotion and/or coordination of programs including Healthy Heart, Walking Club, LEARN program/weight management, Health Fairs and LiveWell events as applicable.

+ Coordinates and oversees Exercise Physiology internships.

+ Collects outpatient program data quarterly.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Req Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.

+ Pref Master's Degree Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology issued by an accredited university or college.

+ Pref 0-1 years One (1) year experience working and/or directing health/wellness program.

+ Pref 0-1 years One (1) year experience working with related client group

+ 0-1 years One (1) year telemetry monitor skills.

+ Basic Life Support certification is required for this position.

+ Certification from the American College of Sports Medicine.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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