Exercise Physiologist PRN

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Ontario, Oregon

Position's Purpose

Administers exercise sessions safely to obtain reliable and valid data.  Provides exercise-related education to patients and the community.  Responsible for all exercise science standards needed to meet regulatory and credentialing requirements. 

Prepares exercise lab for administration of exercises, prepares patients for exercise sessions, records data and communicates data to physician and the manager as necessary.

Hours: This is a per diem position that will provide full-time hours during the extensive 4-5 weeks training period and will provide consistent hours after the training concludes.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology required. Master's degree preferred.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.

Clinical teaching experience preferred. Experience in exercise programming, stress reduction, and nutrition preferred. Experience in taking blood pressure, pulses, EKG interpretation, pulse oximetry, and/or oxygen administration preferred.

What you will do:

Monitors exercise prescription development for rehabilitation patients and recommends changes to exercise therapy to the coordinator prior to implementation. Works with patients with chronic diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life 

Conducts preparticipation health screenings, submaximal graded exercise tests, strength, flexibility, and body composition assessments. Complete comprehensive treatment plans every thirty days for all patients. Administers Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET or CPEX), also referred to as a VO2 (oxygen consumption) test.

Complete insurance prior-authorization requirements. Performs vital signs (pulse oximetry, blood pressure measurements, heart rate) and documents in telemetry system. Administers Blood Glucose tests. Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows the appropriate medical response and processes.  Initiates first responder care. Follows department curriculum to teach patient education.

Participate in the evaluation of current practices and program improvement. Adheres to program certification guidelines through AACVPR. Provide mentoring, training, and orienting as needed. Monitors adherence to organizational and national regulatory guidelines for rehab program.

Ability to deal with a broad range of patient populations and abilities. Clean, maintain, and inspect exercise equipment. Report repair/maintenance needs. Possess good organizational and communication skills. Possess clinical knowledge of disease management programming multiple co-morbidities including EKG interpretation post-operative recovery.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. 

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.