Exercise Physiologist

HCA•Mcallen, TX

60d

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for providing individualized, goal directed care and education to patients using the systematic process of assessment, implementation, and evaluation. The Exercise Physiologist will analyze the patients' fitness to help them improve or maintain good health. They will help patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions, like pulmonary disease, regain their health. This position requires proficiency in cardiac and pulmonary care to ensure the delivery of high service standards while promoting excellent patient experience.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
(AACVRP-CCRP) Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
Bachelor of Science with an emphasis on Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, and/or Kinesiology
A minimum of 1-year clinical experience is required

Responsibilities

Punctual and complete attendance with hours of employment, work schedule, documentation, meetings, and conferences.
Maintains and provides documentation to Rio Grande Regional Hospital of current professional licensure and CPR certification and meets annual competency standards.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional associations.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Assists in development of clinical educational programs.
Develops and participates in departmental, hospital and community in-services.
Demonstrates accurate utilization of nursing protocols/standard care statements, policies and procedures. Completes unit specific competency list.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.