Exercise Physiologist

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Healthcare hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Job Summary

Evaluates cardiac patients, plans and implements a cardiac rehabilitation program. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills required for EKG interpretation, taking and monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry and fitness equipment
• Administers appropriate treatments to patients
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory guidelines (AACVPR), best practices and standard Cardiac Rehabilitation care
• Fosters communication with nurses, doctors, patients and families and other hospital personnel to establish department rapport
• Provides instruction and supervision to student interns and volunteers as well as input for performance appraisals
• Maintains timely and accurate medical records
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field from an accredited college or university
• 12 week internship in cardiac rehabilitation
• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire
• AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with exercise prescription in a clinical setting
• American College of Sports Medicine – Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance