Physiologist - $10-11 per hour

Concentra is seeking a Physiologist for a job in Coronado, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physiologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview:

With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of
America’s workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to
care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees.

We are seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join our team!

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and well-being for
client-based occupational medicine and/or health improvement programs, focusing on delivering
exceptional patient/client care. The Exercise Physiologist instructs participant in the proper principle of
exercise, physical activity to improve overall strength, flexibility and performance measures, promote
fitness progression, and assist in passing of work-related fitness testing (as applicable).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluating a patient’s medical history and current fitness level
• Conducting stress and fitness tests in accordance with defined, industry-accepted protocols
• Administer maximal and sub-maximal cardiovascular fitness testing per accepted medical
protocols; includes monitoring heart rate, heart rhythms via EKG, blood pressure, and breathing
during the test to ensure patient safety throughout the procedure
• Measuring and monitoring vital statistics, including blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen level
• Developing customized exercise programs to meet unique patient needs and monitoring progress
over time
• Instruct patient/clients in proper principles of exercise, utilizing a variety of media and equipment.
• Demonstrate and maintain the alertness and the physical abilities to act in emergency situations.
• Implement and execute action plan on timely basis and ensure appropriate results, as defined by clinicians as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Major:

Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a related field of study
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Education Details:
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Certifications and/or Licenses:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR/1st Aid/AED required
• Certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist is desired
• Certifications that are preferred:
• ACSM
• ACE
• CSCS
Experience in lieu of required education is acceptable: No
Continuing education is required to maintain license and to perform job: No

Job-Related Experience:
Customarily has at least the following experience:
• Customarily has at least two (2) years of experience in direct patient program creation
Job-Related Skills/Competencies
• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and
Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and
propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows
tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in
accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• An interest in exercise and fitness and improving the health and wellbeing of people
• Calm, confident and sympathetic approach
• Confident in using modern technology and complex equipment
• Ability to work both under direction and independently
• Great attention to detail
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written skills for
report writing and presentation of information to patients and staff.
• Good problem-solving skills to identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner.
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and
correspondence.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to remain flexible with unexpected situations and in a changing work environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
This position has no budget responsibility.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Work continually requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and
finger dexterity to operate various clinical and office equipment, and eye-hand coordination. Frequent to
constant sitting long periods of time to attend meetings and complete documentation necessary.
Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and gripping to administer patient care and
perform employee jobs task during ergonomic job analyses. Occasional climbing required to access plant
sites and job locations. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds required. Must be able to perform near acuity,
far acuity and accommodation to complete documentation care and perform job analyses. Hearing within
the acceptable range for telephone/in-person contacts. Requires working under pressure during
emergency situations or during irregular hours.

Work is performed in a work/clinical site environment. Involves occasional exposure to communicable
disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a
clinic environment. Must be able effectively resolve conflicts as they arise. Could be exposed to extreme
heat and/or cold.

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In this position, the employee may have imposed
pressure on a consistent routine basis to meet various deadlines, contact with people in stressful and
unpredictable situations and to handle confidential and sensitive information and situations with care.

Travel:

Minimal overnight travel up to 10% by land or air may be required of employee in this position.
While travelling the employee may encounter varying weather conditions, road and walking surfaces and
will need to adjust to those conditions (i.e., inclement weather, slippery surfaces, wet surfaces, uneven
surfaces, humid, cold or hot temperatures, etc.) Also, while travelling the employee will need to adjust to
the physical demands that may include: lifting to place luggage in overhead bin(s), standing in line(s),
walking, sitting for unknown periods of time, and other physical demands that travelling may impose on a
person.

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick/EID days
• Medical and prescription plans
• Basic and enhanced dental and vision plans
• Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)
• LifeWorks employee assistance program
• Company-funded HSA
• Short-term disability
• Pre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care FSA)
• Concentra CEU courses
• New hire learning program
• Professional On-demand Learning Modules*
• Malpractice insurance*
• Unmatched opportunities for advancement locally and nationally*
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer match*
• Competitive salary*
• Colleague referral bonus program*
• Colleague discount program*
• Life insurance/disability
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• Commuter benefits
• Identity theft services
• Company-paid long-term disability

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $44,661.76 to $66,560.00 annual salary depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.

• External candidates: submit your application on concentra.com/careers
• Current colleagues: visit the internal career portal on the main page of MyConcentra to apply 
• Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance.  

This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Concentra Job ID #342667. Posted job title: Exercise Physiologist

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