Exercise Physiologist II

Sutter Valley Hospitals • Auburn, AL

299d • $40 - $50

About The Position

Responsible for assessing the safety of all patients while participating in therapeutic exercise. Monitors appropriate use of equipment. Works with healthcare professionals to design exercise programs to meet special health needs of each patient. Designs personal exercise programs for patients. Works independently with cardiac rehab class participants by monitoring the patients vitals ensuring their responses to exercise are appropriate and be prepared take medical intervention if needed. Communicates effectively with the healthcare professionals through the electronic medical record.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• 2 years experience in an outpatient care setting performing exercise procedures on patients.
• 2 years experience applying principles of exercise physiology for fitness acquisition.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.
• In-depth knowledge of exercise testing, exercise equipment, and quality control.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to design, implement, and supervise individualized exercise prescriptions for chronic disease and disabling conditions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• ACSM Exercise Physiologist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the safety of all patients during therapeutic exercise.
• Monitor appropriate use of exercise equipment.
• Design exercise programs tailored to the special health needs of each patient.
• Create personal exercise programs for patients.
• Independently monitor cardiac rehab class participants' vitals.
• Ensure patients' responses to exercise are appropriate and be prepared to take medical intervention if needed.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals through electronic medical records.

Benefits

• Eligible roles qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree