Exercise Physiologist

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay Range: $28.91/hr - $41.04/hr plus 10% per diem differential

About the role

The Exercise Physiologist provides direct and indirect care to patients participating in all phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation. The role assists in the evaluation, planning, coordinating, and implementing of exercise therapy and education programs to limit adverse physiological and psychological effects of illness.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and establishes plan of care based on PMI, diagnosis and presentation through obtaining medical history, taking initial vitals and EKG, discuss diet and create plan of care.
• Performs direct patient care by monitoring vitals, electrocardiogram and at times blood sugars.
• Recognizes changes, symptoms and other problems related to participant’s condition and determines appropriate interventions. This includes responding to urgent situations.
• Develops exercise prescriptions and programs that include flexibility, strength training and CV exercise.
• Formulates a teaching plan that includes prevention, disease process, medication compliance, smoking cessation, dietary practices, physical activity, CV risks, and other needs.
• Prepares curriculums for presentation in groups and individually.
• Evaluates correct form and instructs participants in proper exercise techniques.
• Education on policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment, monitors, orders and stocks exercise equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Completion of cardiovascular rehabilitation internship and/or 6 months of clinical experience in cardiovascular rehabilitation
• Required: Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required within 90 days of hire. If not American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certified upon hire, must have current BLS certification through another provider. Preferred: ACSM- Clinical Exercise physiologist, AACVPR-Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, AARC/AACVPR Pulmonary Rehabilitation Well Coaches Wellness Coach

Job Specifications

• Education: Required Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science, Kinesiology, or related field Preferred Master’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• Experience: Required N/A Preferred Completion of cardiovascular rehabilitation internship and/or 6 months of clinical experience in cardiovascular rehabilitation
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required within 90 days of hire. If not American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certified upon hire, must have current BLS certification through another provider. Preferred ACSM- Clinical Exercise physiologist, AACVPR-Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, AARC/AACVPR Pulmonary Rehabilitation Well Coaches Wellness Coach

Additional Posting Information

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.