Exercise Physiologist

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a pool position with no guarantee of hours. The Exercise Physiologist will be a member of a dynamic clinical decision-making team in a fast-paced environment. There is no direct clinical oversight, making clinical decision-making an essential function. The role involves collaborating with team members to evaluate individuals and groups of patients, developing and progressing exercise prescriptions. The position also requires coordinating care between patients and other health care providers within multiple medical systems and providing program participants with the skills to successfully transition from cardiopulmonary rehab to home and community-based exercise programs.

Requirements

B.S. in Clinical Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related Health Science field.
Must know and understand cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, related diseases, therapy, and equipment.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and ACLS certifications.

Nice To Haves

Two years in an accredited Cardiac Rehabilitation program
Personal training experience.
AACVPR-CCRP or ACSM-CEP preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care including patient assessments, monitoring ECG and vital signs pre/during/post exercise.
Independent clinical decision making.
Develop and progress exercise treatment plans.
Clear communication with team members while cotreating patients.
Conduct standardized exercise testing.
Follow best practice for clinical documentation within electronic medical records systems.
Conduct thorough chart reviews of medical conditions, medications and interventions.
Provide education on exercise, medications, lifestyle changes, diet, cardiopulmonary diseases, current medical interventions, emotional health and living with chronic disease.
Operate and maintain exercise equipment, Oxygen tanks, telemetry systems and other standard patient care equipment.
Track patient and program outcomes.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and ACLS certifications.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.