Exercise Physiologist PRN

Intermountain Health

1d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assessing client fitness and athletic performance capacities, identifying areas of disfunction in movement, and opportunities for improvement. Works with clients and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment programs to assist in rehabilitation, return to play, injury prevention, and/or sports performance goals. Job Specifics: Employment Type: PRN (As Needed) Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Find out why people love working at Intermountain Health: Learn more

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field at an accredited institution.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments on new clients, creates exercise plan.
• Delivers exercise plan as outlined in 1:1, small group, and large groups.
• Delivers & oversees “Return to Play” program to injured clients; communicating as needed with physical therapist and physician on progress.
• Educates clients regarding exercise technique and appropriate use of equipment.
• Documents results and training in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Maintains equipment to ensure a safe and functional environment.
• Maintains a clean and inviting work environment according to health department codes and facility standards.
• Provide mentorship, training, and oversight to Exercise Therapists and Exercise Specialists.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees