Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription: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.
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.
Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.