Exercise Physiologist
EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist case manages patients enrolled in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs and provides wellness and fitness-related services to the public and EvergreenHealth employees. The role conducts patient assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, monitors patients during exercise, and supports continuity of care through coordination with other healthcare providers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field.
- Experience in exercise prescription, group exercise supervision, and age-appropriate education with cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation patients.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, and cardiovascular disease testing and treatments.
- Strong ECG and arrhythmia recognition skills.
- ACSM Exercise Specialist, AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, or RCEP certification within six months of hire.
- Current BLS for healthcare providers at date of hire.
- Current Healthcare Provider ACLS certification within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in exercise science or a related field.
- Two years of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Experience in all phases of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Experience in case management and creating individual treatment plans for cardiac and pulmonary patients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments of patients and develop treatment plans tailored to patient and program goals.
- Monitor patients during exercise and adjust exercise regimens when indicated, including surveillance and interpretation of EKG and hemodynamic responses.
- Provide home exercise guidelines.
- Serve as a liaison between patients and other healthcare providers to support continuity of care.
- Identify and facilitate referrals to other healthcare providers, such as psychiatrists, dieticians, and vocational counselors, as determined by the treatment plan.
- Implement behavior-change strategies to help patients modify their cardiac risk-factor profiles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide wellness and fitness-related services to the public and EvergreenHealth employees.
Benefits
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL).
- Participation in 457(b) retirement plan.
- Free parking.
- Cafeteria and Gift Shop discount.
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Career Level
Mid Level
