Exercise Physiologist Job in Atlanta, GA | Children's Healthcare
Overview
Own exercise assessments and individualized plans for pediatric patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. You will use motivational interviewing and patient-centered counseling to drive behavioral change. Collaborate with the Strong4Life team to refine physical activity protocols across outpatient clinics. This role stands out for its direct impact on childhood obesity and its integration with interdisciplinary medical teams and community resources.
What You'll Do10
- 1Evaluate patient exercise behaviors and conduct exercise tolerance assessments to develop individualized plans.
- 2Utilize motivational interviewing and patient-centered counseling to engage patients and families in exercise goals.
- 3Develop patient education tools for weight management, aligning with Strong4Life messaging.
- 4Join interdisciplinary medical teams during weight management outpatient visits to provide exercise expertise.
- 5Moderate quarterly bariatric support groups, facilitating peer discussion and resource sharing.
- 6Document patient encounters meeting standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
- 7Collect data for research on physical activity, supporting the team's guidance for pediatric obesity studies.
- 8Mentor interns and staff, providing orientation, in-services, and clinical guidance.
- 9Collaborate with Strong4Life staff to improve physical activity protocols and clinical processes.
- 10Maintain knowledge of childhood obesity trends and behavior change theory to integrate into practice.
Requirements9
- 12 years of experience in pediatric exercise or physical activity programs.
- 2Training in motivational interviewing and patient-centered counseling techniques.
- 3Bachelor's degree with nationally recognized exercise certification, or master's degree in a related field.
- 4BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
- 5Knowledge of exercise assessments and protocols for pediatric populations.
- 6Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient and family interactions.
- 7Proven interpersonal skills to function in an interdisciplinary environment.
- 8Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- 9Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.
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