Exercise Physiologist Specialist - Fitness Full-time

Medical Office Building - 8435 N Pima Center Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

About the Role

The Exercise Physiologist: Fitness Specialist delivers evidence-based fitness assessments, individualized exercise prescriptions, and health coaching for members across the medical fitness continuum, including individuals with chronic diseases. This role applies exercise science principles, clinical fitness knowledge, and behavior-change strategies to support safe participation, improve functional capacity, promote long-term wellness, and help members progress toward measurable health and fitness goals. The position also collaborates with clinical referral sources and fitness team members to ensure programs are tailored, properly documented, and aligned with member needs, safety standards, and organizational protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health and fitness assessments, including baseline and follow-up measures such as cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
• Interpret assessment outcomes and develop individualized exercise prescriptions based on member goals, health status, functional ability, and applicable clinical considerations.
• Provide targeted exercise programming for members with chronic diseases or other special health considerations, including conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
• Provide fitness education, coaching, new member orientations, exercise literacy education, and ongoing program adjustments to support safe participation, member confidence, and measurable progress toward health and fitness goals.
• Work closely with clinical referral sources to support safe transitions from clinical to fitness environments and serve as a clinical-program liaison when needed.
• Deliver safe, effective one-on-one and small-group training sessions; support group classes or orientations when assigned; and assist with fitness floor supervision to promote member safety and engagement.
• Document assessments, program plans, progress updates, and related member information while maintaining confidential records in accordance with HIPAA-aligned protocols, organizational standards, and department procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field (preferred).
• One (1) year of experience as a Fitness Specialist or Exercise Physiologist working with special populations (required).
• Three (3) years of health and fitness experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• ACSM-EP or ACSM-CEP certification (required).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications (required).
• Specialty certifications for special populations or chronic conditions (preferred).

Schedule

Varied shifts; full-time.