Exercise Physiologist

Jefferson Healthcare • Port Townsend, WA

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About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a motivated Exercise Physiologist to join its Cardiac Rehab Team. The role prescribes exercise for patients, monitors vital signs and telemetry during sessions, operates the monitoring system, documents participants’ responses to exercise, and conducts strength training. It also involves preparing correspondence to referring physicians when appropriate, reporting notable changes in participants’ conditions, and participating in resulting interventions.

The Exercise Physiologist independently completes work with minimal supervision while collaborating with the team to meet patient-care, departmental, and organizational goals. The role requires basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy and biomechanics, pathophysiology, risk-factor modification, health appraisals, fitness testing, exercise programming, nutrition, and weight management for cardiac and pulmonary patients. The position also includes case management of rehabilitation patients, including intake, referrals, and Phase 1 rehabilitation care components. Department activities and outcomes must align with the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from an approved school of Exercise Physiology and Training, or a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Exercise Science with ACE certification in group exercise.
• BLS certification.
• Must maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licenses and meet hospital-mandated education requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Additional courses related to Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• Two years of experience as an Exercise Physiologist in a Cardiac Rehab program.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe appropriate exercise for all patient populations.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and telemetry during exercise sessions.
• Operate the monitoring system and document rehabilitation participants’ responses to exercise.
• Provide strength training and report notable changes in participants’ conditions.
• Participate in appropriate interventions when changes in participants’ conditions occur.
• Prepare correspondence to referring physicians when appropriate.
• Complete work independently with minimal supervision and contribute as a team member toward patient-care, departmental, and organizational goals.
• Apply knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, including anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, risk-factor modification, health appraisals, fitness testing, exercise programming, nutrition, and weight management.
• Manage rehabilitation patients, including intake, referrals, and Phase 1 rehabilitation care components.
• Align departmental activities and outcomes with the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
• Maintain current knowledge, certifications, and licenses and meet hospital-mandated education requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits, including a 5% employer contribution to the retirement account.
• Low insurance premiums for individuals and families.
• PTO.
• Hands-on training and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level