Exercise Physiologist II

Sutter Health•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$50 - $70

About The Position

As an Exercise Physiologist, you will support patients through safe, individualized cardiac rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise. You will develop personalized exercise programs, monitor vital signs and patient responses during cardiac rehabilitation classes, ensure safe equipment use, and recognize when medical intervention may be needed. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to support coordinated care and document patient progress in the electronic medical record. The listed accountabilities, requirements, and qualifications describe the current role but are not exhaustive. Management may revise the job description or assign other tasks as circumstances change.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology or a related field; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification for the PAMF, SGMF, or SMF Cardiology departments.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.
In-depth knowledge of exercise testing, exercise equipment, and quality control.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize independently, and follow through in a timely manner.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Develop personalized exercise programs and individualized exercise prescriptions for patients.
Monitor vital signs and patient responses during cardiac rehabilitation classes.
Ensure patients use exercise equipment safely.
Recognize situations in which medical intervention may be needed and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to support coordinated care.
Document patient progress in the electronic medical record.
Design, implement, and supervise individualized exercise prescriptions for people with chronic disease and disabling conditions.