Exercise Physiologist PRN
HCA Healthcare•Caldwell, ID
•Onsite
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist supports cardiac rehabilitation and patient care at West Valley Medical Center. The role performs patient assessments and reassessments, develops care plans with interdisciplinary team members, monitors patients during and after physical activity, and conducts cardiac testing and monitoring. The position also communicates with patients, families, providers, and colleagues; documents care; and maintains patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology.
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) course and certification.
- Knowledge of exercise physiology and the perception of a person’s exercise capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments in accordance with AACVPR guidelines.
- Perform cardiac exercise prescriptions and monitor ECG and blood pressure.
- Interview patients to assess needs, risk areas, ability to perform physical activity, and ability to follow instructions.
- Place electrodes safely and appropriately for the activity.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to formulate plans of care and expected outcomes based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
- Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information.
- Set up physical activity and verify electrode placement, signal quality, and equipment function before activity begins.
- Recognize signs and symptoms that indicate an appropriate activity level for cardiovascular improvement.
- Observe patients for appropriate and inappropriate responses to physical activity.
- Monitor patients after physical activity, checking vital signs until stable and assessing comfort.
- Complete daily, monthly, and discharge reports in a timely manner.
- Review the inpatient census daily to determine appropriate cardiac rehabilitation care for inpatients.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and their families.
- Communicate information appropriately by telephone, pager, and other communication devices.
- Interact with patients and families from varied developmental and sociocultural backgrounds, providing information in a sensitive and caring manner to reduce anxiety.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs, cardiac stress tests, and ambulatory Holter monitoring according to department policy.
- Advise providers of examination results and provide preliminary diagnostic evaluations.
- Notify providers of significant scan deviations that may require immediate action.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
