Exercise Physiologist

Job Duties

Job Title: Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Department:

Rehab

Reports To: Rehab Manager

Location:

Hospital

FLSA

Status:Non-exempt

Job

Summary:

A

health care professional who address the education and restoration of

maximum function by evaluating and treating people with limitations

resulting from, but not limited to cardiac disease, pulmonary

disease, and peripheral artery disease.

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment

implementation to adult and geriatric clients; addresses individual

developmental, cognitive and physical needs, as well as cultural

differences.

Coordinates client care with other disciplines through good

communication and intervention recommendations.

Provides education, information, and training to clients, family,

caregivers, and community to promote continuity of care, optimum

therapeutic outcome, healthy lifestyle and community health.

Maintains documentation and records of treatment performance to

assure quality client care, meet regulatory and professional

standards, and receive optimal reimbursement.

Acts as a consultant to internal and external customers.

Maintains education, knowledge, and training required to provide

up-to-date, quality care to meet client case load and community

needs and meet minimum state licensure requirements.

Participates in quality improvement and peer review to assure

effective and efficient services.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

for all Employees:

Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.

Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.

Reports any health/medical errors.

Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks

or hazards immediately.

Education,

Training or Degree Required:

BS or BA degree in Exercise Physiology required

Masters degree preferred

Previous experience (1+ year) in a similar setting preferred

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development

principles necessary to

provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Demonstrates an understanding of: anatomy, physiology, and pathology

of heart disease and pulmonary systems; exercise implications for

cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; cardiac and pulmonary risk

factor modification; vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate,

oxygen saturation, and blood sugar levels.

Demonstrates knowledge of effects of exercise and ability to modify

program as needed for each individual. Has basic knowledge of

nutrition, risk factors and behavior modification strategies.

License/Registration/Certification

Required: (will be

primary source verified by HR)

Current CPR certification required

Current ACLS certification required

If not currently certified upon hire, the employee will have 60

days from start date to become certified.

ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred

Experience

and Skills: (indicate

preferred or required)

Previous work experience in a cardiac/pulmonary setting is

desirable, but not required.

Education/Training in EKG reading required.

Date

created: 01/21/2021

Date

updated:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$27.86 - $41.80 / Hourly

Postal Code

55350

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

121587

Job Benefits

Not specified