Exercise Therapist PRN
About The Position
This position, under direction of an Exercise Physiologist, is responsible for quality patient care to all program participants. In addition, assist in electrodiagnostic monitoring and patient evaluations. The Exercise Therapist scope is limited to basic testing, pre-defined exercises, and therapies only. Job Essentials Complete a general evaluation on new patients to determine therapy/treatment needs and to help determine improvement goals. Where additional health problems or complications are involved the Exercise Therapist refers evaluations to Exercise Physiologist. Administer submaximal treadmill stress tests. Assist patients with prescribed therapeutic exercises. Adapt exercise programs, as appropriate, to help patient meet improvement goals. Accurately interprets EKGs and/or diagnostic tests. Provide basic education to patients on exercise programs, health needs, and risks. Complete appropriate documentation including evaluation reports and discharge summaries. Clean, maintain, and inspect exercise equipment. Report repair/maintenance needs. Coordinate care with other patient care providers, as appropriate, to ensure proper, continuous, and beneficial treatment. Respond appropriately to emergency situations. Completes assignments accurately and on time as directed by Manager/Supervisor Reports to work at scheduled time Participate in evaluation of current practices, program improvement, and development of new procedures and practices to improve patient care. Enhance knowledge in field of practice and stay up to date on industry trends and changes.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
- Basic EKG interpretation and arrhythmia detection skills (or within 6 months of hire)
Nice To Haves
- Actively enrolled in a Bachelors program (to be completed in 3-5 years) at an accredited institution in the fields of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field (enrollment will be verified), OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)
Responsibilities
- Complete a general evaluation on new patients to determine therapy/treatment needs and to help determine improvement goals.
- Where additional health problems or complications are involved the Exercise Therapist refers evaluations to Exercise Physiologist.
- Administer submaximal treadmill stress tests.
- Assist patients with prescribed therapeutic exercises.
- Adapt exercise programs, as appropriate, to help patient meet improvement goals.
- Accurately interprets EKGs and/or diagnostic tests.
- Provide basic education to patients on exercise programs, health needs, and risks.
- Complete appropriate documentation including evaluation reports and discharge summaries.
- Clean, maintain, and inspect exercise equipment.
- Report repair/maintenance needs.
- Coordinate care with other patient care providers, as appropriate, to ensure proper, continuous, and beneficial treatment.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Completes assignments accurately and on time as directed by Manager/Supervisor
- Reports to work at scheduled time
- Participate in evaluation of current practices, program improvement, and development of new procedures and practices to improve patient care.
- Enhance knowledge in field of practice and stay up to date on industry trends and changes.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
- Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
