Onsite Clinical Exercise Physiologist I

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About the role

  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist I at Banner Health assisting with cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs. Evaluating patient needs and developing exercise plans in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention.
  • Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
  • Works alongside and receives guidance from other more experienced team members when working in phase I and II cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • May oversee phase III outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab independently.
  • Implements individualized exercise plans based on patients’ physical and age-specific needs and abilities.
  • Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature.
  • Reevaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit.
  • Educates patients, family, and other care providers post cardiac to promote patient participation and attainment of exercise program goals.
  • Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
  • Instructs patients and families in pathology, discharge guidelines, risk factor modification, and exercise individually and through classes for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.
  • Under general supervision, documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
  • Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice.
  • Confers with lead or supervisor on any unusual situations.
  • Utilizes basic understanding of medical devices, equipment function and quality control measurements.
  • Adheres to safety policies. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
  • Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
  • Complies with all ethical, legal and professional responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

Requirements

  • Requires a level of clinical knowledge as normally obtained through Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.
  • Minimum experience of a 300 + hour internship in cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent clinical/patient hours.
  • Requires knowledge in cardiac/pulmonary physiology, management and treatment of chronic disease, health promotion, ECG interpretation.
  • Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
  • Must have strong interpersonal, communication and human relation skills.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Paid orientation
  • Flexible Schedules (select positions)
  • Fewer Shifts Cancelled
  • Weekly pay
  • 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee wellness program
  • Discount Entertainment tickets
  • Restaurant/Shopping discounts
  • Auto Purchase Plan

Job title

Clinical Exercise Physiologist I

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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