Exercise Physiologist - CV Health and Wellness Center (Per Diem)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for case managing patients enrolled in the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, for providing wellness and fitness related services to the public as well as EvergreenHealth employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field
Experience in exercise prescription group exercise supervision, and age-appropriate education with cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation patients
Demonstrated advanced knowledge in exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, and cardiovascular disease testing and treatments.
Strong skillset in ECG/arrhythmia recognition
ACSM Exercise Specialist, AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, or RCEP certification within 6 months of hire
Current BLS for healthcare providers at date of hire
Current Healthcare Provider ACLS certification within three months of hire

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in exercise science or related field.
2 years of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
Experience in all phases of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Experience in case management and creating individual treatment plans for cardiac and pulmonary patients.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial assessment of patients and develop a treatment plan tailored to meet patient and program goals.
Provides surveillance of patients during exercise and adjust their exercise regime when indicated. The surveillance includes but not limited to EKG and hemodynamic responses and interpretation.
Provides home exercise guidelines.
Serves as liaison between the patient and other healthcare providers to provide a continuum of care.
Identifies and facilitates referrals to other healthcare providers (i.e., Psychiatrist, Dietician, Vocational Counselor, etc.) as determined by the patient’s treatment plan.
Implements behavior change strategies to facilitate modification in the patient’s cardiac risk factor profile.
Performs other duties as assigned.