Clinical Exercise Physiologist

SSM Health • Janesville, WI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to cardiac, vascular, and pulmonary patients in various settings and is responsible for creating an individualized treatment plan to meet patient needs through assessment, education, and exercise prescription.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a health related field
• Completion of internship in a Cardiopulmonary Rehab program or Cardiodiagnostic Clinic/hospital experience
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) - American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) OR Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) OR Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Responsibilities

• Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients (often with cardiovascular or pulmonary disease) within a rehabilitation setting.
• Provides patient testing before and after rehabilitation including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance.
• Assesses hemodynamic response and patient tolerance to activity progression and adjust exercise prescription as needed.
• Interprets electrocardiogram (EKG) rhythms, vitals, signs, and symptoms and triages patients for emergent or non-emergent care.
• Performs appropriate documentation of monitored ambulation, education, and discharge planning per departmental policies, guidelines, and practices as pertinent for setting.
• Provides education to patients, peers, and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines, as necessary.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level