Lead Physiologist - Full Time

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

About The Position

Provides the day-to-day supervision and coordination to the specialty area of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (CVPR). Performs duties as a working Exercise Physiologist I.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire.
2 years of experience as an Exercise Physiologist required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Clinical teaching experience preferred.
5 years preferred.
Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the CVPR Regional Supervisor.
Leads the CVPR colleagues as a coach and mentor in alignment with organizational and departmental leadership values and expectations.
Develops and monitors staff scheduling and assignments; monitors and adjusts department workflow as needed.
Maintains basic timekeeping duties, including entering work schedules, monitoring overtime, and staffing appropriately based on work volumes.
Identifies and recommends staff training needs.
Responsible for mentoring, training, and orienting new colleagues.
Ensures orientation and training of new staff, including introduction to department and Medical Center protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates familiarity with organizational and service-line policies and guidelines.
Assists the program supervisor/manager with program compliance, quality initiatives, benchmarking, and performance improvement.
Works with the supervisor to evaluate current practices, improve programs, and develop new procedures to enhance patient care.
Assists the supervisor with program certification through AACVPR, including re-certification, annual reporting, quarterly continuing education, and monthly staff meetings.
Responsible for monitoring adherence to organizational and national regulatory guidelines for the rehab program.
Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of the assigned department.
In conjunction with the supervisor and manager, selects, develops, coaches, mentors, and assesses staff performance.
Responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies and partnering with the supervisor/manager on budget planning and revenue reconciliation.
Works with the supervisor to coordinate with universities to develop and schedule student internships.