Exercise Physiologist Part Time Days

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley • Livermore, CA

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About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist independently provides health and fitness consultations and leads exercise classes for patients in cardiac rehabilitation and supervised exercise conditioning programs. The role contributes to all phases of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and patient education. Duties may vary according to department or program needs, and other duties may be assigned. The employee must perform responsibilities in accordance with Stanford Health Care–ValleyCare’s C-I-CARE standards for patient-centered interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a cardiac rehabilitation program, or at least two years of experience in a fitness facility with high-risk patients.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Knowledge of the implications of exercise for people with cardiac disease and risk factors.
• Knowledge of basic electrocardiographic and hemodynamic responses at rest and during exercise.
• Understanding of metabolic and orthopedic disorders relevant to cardiac rehabilitation.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for patients and peers.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to communicate across hospital levels and departments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking ability, including anticipating potential issues.
• Strong computer skills.
• Self-initiative.
• Knowledge of hospital safety, quality, and Joint Commission standards.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) desirable.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist preferred.
• American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certification (ACSM EP-C) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations to assess patients’ ability and readiness to begin cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including goals and time frames, and communicate plans to patients and physicians.
• Prepare and carry out personalized exercise prescriptions.
• Plan, evaluate, and document patient care using appropriate processes, and complete patient charges and billing information promptly.
• Recognize dangerous cardiac arrhythmias and take appropriate action.
• Participate in monthly team conferences that include the Medical Director and consult with other team members to coordinate special assessments.
• Prepare discharge summaries describing clients’ progress and achievement of goals.
• Participate in team and hospital-wide meetings, committees, and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform duties in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards.

What This Job Offers

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