Clinical Exercise Specialist Jobs

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
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Geriatric Medicine
Position Title:
Clinical Exercise Specialist
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Summary:
The Division of Geriatrics is seeking a Clinical exercise support specialist to support clinical trials in collaboration with our faculty, clinical research coordinators, and project managers. This position will initially provide support for a clinical trial to investigate the benefits of high intensity interval training exercise provided both at the Kansas City VA medical center and at study participants homes. Future studies may conduct similar activities with different populations and geographic areas. The individual in this position is expected to work closely with Investigators and Supervisors to accomplish the overall goals of the division.
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Conditions of Employment
Occasional need to move up to 50lbs.
Access to transportation for delivery and set-up of exercise equipment in study participant's homes .
Required Qualifications
Education : Associate's degree OR an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education and work experience that equals at least 2 years .
Work Experience :
Experience in customer service-oriented positions.
Extensive experience in Microsoft Suite.
Detailed oriented with excellent oral and written communication as evidenced by the application materials and interview process.
Preferred Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree or relevant experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
Work Experience :
Two years' experience as an exercise trainer or involving clinical trial interaction with study participants.
Demonstrated experience in clinical trials, scientific principles.
Skills :
Ability to initiate and exercise independent judgment and decision- making skills.
Ability to work comfortably with a wide variety of individuals.
Experience working with online conference programs like zoom or teams.
Ability to assemble components with provided instructions (I.e., set up an exercise bike).
Job Duties Outlined
Work with study participants, either in person or via teleconference and administer exercise in the form of endurance training, high intensity interval training, or stretching.
May assist in the administration of physical and cognitive performance assessments in human participants.
May assist in the processing, handling, and analysis of human blood samples.
Clinical trial data handling and input into databases.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and programs like Zoom/Teams.
Contribute at lab meetings including occasional presentations at lab meetings.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Exercise-Specialist_JR005853 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005853.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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