Exercise Physiologist

About Nemours

Nemours mission is to provide leadership, institutions, and services to restore and improve the health of children through care and programs not readily available, with one high standard of quality and distinction regardless of the recipient?s financial status.

Employing 445 subspecialty physicians and surgeons, Nemours cared for more than 221,000 children during nearly 887,000 patient visits in 2003, making Nemours one of the nations largest pediatric subspecialty group practices with a history dating back to 1936. This is in addition to many ongoing research and education programs conducted at Nemours.

Job Description

The Nemours Children?s Clinic of Orlando is expanding and offering services to our patient population designed to address obesity and other conditions related to chronic illness. One of these services will include an exercise series as part of an overall program of healthcare and wellness. We are seeking an Exercise Physiologist to work in developing and implementing this new program with the guidance of our Clinical Managers and under the direction of our Director of Clinical Operations.

 

This position will be part-time with a schedule of one day per week in clinic and several hours one evening per week. 

 

The ideal candidate will: be familiar with diagnostic exercise equipment, possess knowledge of computer- based programs, have an understanding of basic cardiovascular physiology, possess knowledge of pediatric pulmonary diseases; and, have experience with the pediatric and adolescent population (preferably in a diagnostic or clinical setting).  Educational requirements include a degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science and experience in exercise physiology. 

 
Nemours is committed to focusing on the best qualified applicants for our openings. To ensure that they receive the attention and consideration they deserve, we require that all persons interested in a position with Nemours complete all of the following steps in our standard application procedure. Please note that you will not be considered an applicant unless you comply with each and every step. These steps include meeting specific technical requirements as outlined in job description, filling out an application for a specific position, and having the minimum years of experience as outlined. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications and/or resumes. If you are selected for an interview, one of our recruiters will contact you immediately. Thank you.