Anticipated End Date:

2024-10-16

Position Title:

Exercise Physiologist

Job Description:

Location: Virtual; Candidate must be within the state of Kentucky

Shift: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm ET with occasional evening availability

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for providing exercise guidance to disease management members.

How you will make an impact:

• Collaborates with nurse case managers in managing disease management health goals of members.
• Reinforces the primary care physicians exercise recommendations providing safe and effective exercise instruction and guidance.
• Provides member health coaching, education, assessment, and support of behavioral changes to promote self-management of chronic conditions.
• Provides members with education materials related specifically to member score condition.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BS/BA degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical therapy or physical education and a minimum of 3 years experience as an exercise specialist, exercise physiologist or fitness instructor/trainer developing exercise prescriptions for special populations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred skills, capabilities, and experiences:

• A minimum of 1-year cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, and physical therapy experience in clinical setting preferred.
• Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Health Fitness Instructor preferred.
• MS in a related field and membership in American Society of Exercise Physiologist preferred.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

MED > Healthcare Role (Non-Licensed)

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.