Exercise Physiologist

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Exercise Physiologist 1 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Florida.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Exercise Physiologist 1 analyzes patients’ fitness in order to help them improve their health and reach fitness goals and objectives. More specifically, this position uses evaluation tools to design a fitness plan that will meet the patient’s needs, including building endurance and strength and increasing flexibility.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Administers exercise stress tests in healthy and unhealthy populations.
2. Evaluates a person’s overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
3. Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness.
4. Designs customized exercise programs to meet healthcare needs and athletic performance goals.
5. Helps patients recover from chronic diseases and improve body composition.
6. Plans and executes effective strength and conditioning protocols.
7. Evaluates the effects of physical training protocols.
8. Guides patients on physical conditioning and injury prevention.
9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing: ACSM Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

DEPT. SPECIFICS JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                    

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Exercise Physiologist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our research efforts in understanding the impact of exercise on cancer prevention, treatment outcomes, and survivorship. The successful candidate will help shape evidence-based exercise interventions and advance our mission to enhance the well-being of cancer patients through tailored exercise programs for the diverse catchment area Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center serves.

DEPT. SPECIFICS JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                       

Collaborate closely with members of the research and healthcare teams to design and implement research studies focused on the role of exercise across the continuum of cancer care. Screen and recruit study participants, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and informed consent procedures. Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments. Lead exercise interventions and supervise participants during training sessions, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as needed. Collect, manage, and analyze exercise-related data, contributing to the interpretation of research findings and assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and academic publications. Stay current with advancements in exercise physiology, oncology, and related fields, and contribute to the development of evidence-based exercise guidelines. Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss research progress, insights, and potential areas for optimization. Other duties as assigned.

DEPT. SPECIFICS QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Exercise Physiology required

Certification and Licensing:

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist certification is required. Oncology-related certification preferred.

Experience:  

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Proven experience in clinical research methodologies, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Previous engagement in research-oriented settings, preferably within oncology or related healthcare fields.
• Understanding of exercise assessment protocols, physiological measurements, and exercise prescription methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with research teams, participants, and healthcare professionals.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple research projects concurrently.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative approach to teamwork, particularly with multidisciplinary teams including students and professionals.
• Strong ethical values and commitment to ethical research conduct, participant safety, and data privacy.
• Demonstrated adaptability to evolving research environments and a collaborative team-oriented approach.

Department Specific Functions

The CRANE Lab, within the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Sylvester; www.sylvester.org) is currently accepting applications for an exercise physiologist with specific interests in research and oncology. The CRANE Lab provides an excellent platform for training and career development including a diverse and broad scientific portfolio of cancer prevention and survivorship-related studies, a robust health informatics core, expertise in technology-based and EHR integrated assessment and intervention tools for symptom and toxicities management, health disparities, sociocultural and biobehavioral approaches, and collaborative projects within and outside of the University of Miami.

The following are considered essential to the role:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Complete CITI training in the Protection of Human Participants and other training as indicated (can be completed after hiring)
• Familiarity with exercise-related software and tools for data collection and analysis (such as accelerometry and Fitbits).
• Perform study-related tasks including participant scheduling, data collection, fidelity monitoring, reporting, and retention.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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