Exercise Physiologist - Per Diem

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educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Exercise Physiologist participates in the implementation of policy, programmatic and management goals. Responsible for the day-to-day planning and conducting of specific exercise and lifestyle management assessment and intervention for individuals participating in the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality standards, programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards

Plans, conducts, and demonstrates specific exercise and lifestyle assessment and interventions including nutrition, weight control, lipid management, stress management, and smoking cessation

Designs and implements individualized goal-oriented exercise prescription for cardiac rehabilitation clients

Conducts new patient interviews which include but not limited to medical history, functional status, short and long-term goals, nutritional assessment, and emotional status

Provides patient education as it applies to cardiovascular disease risk factor modification

Designs individualized treatment plans for clients entering cardiac rehab and provides 30-day updates to the referring physician and / or cardiac rehab. Medical Director

Assists cardiac rehabilitation nurse with ECG monitoring and rhythm interpretation

Participates in training medical and nursing personnel and allied health student interns. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network / Entity as well as the proper release of information

EDUCATION :

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist preferred.

American Heart Association BLS Certification required. Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition required. American Heart Association ACLS Certification preferred.

One-year clinical experience Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE :

Day or middle shift with varying hours based on the needs of the department.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.

Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and / or certifications and licenses, if applicable.

It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.