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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST PRN

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center

Positions Purpose

• Proctoring Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Testing.

• Administers exercise sessions safely to obtain reliable and valid data. Provides exercise-related education to patients and the community. Responsible for all exercise science standards needed to meet regulatory and credentialing requirements.

• Prepares exercise lab for administration of exercises prepares patients for exercise sessions records data and communicates data to physician and the manager as necessary.

Hours: This is a per diem position that will provide full-time hours during the extensive 4-5 weeks training period and will provide approximately 20 hours a week of work with the possibility of increasing hours to full-time in early fall.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology required. Masters degree preferred.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire.

• American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification preferred.

• Clinical teaching experience preferred. Experience in exercise programming stress reduction and nutrition preferred. Experience in taking blood pressure pulses EKG interpretation pulse oximetry and/or oxygen administration preferred.

What you will do:

• Monitors exercise prescription development for rehabilitation patients and recommends changes to exercise therapy to the coordinator prior to implementation. Works with patients with chronic diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life

• Conducts preparticipation health screenings submaximal graded exercise tests strength flexibility and body composition assessments. Complete comprehensive treatment plans every thirty days for all patients. Administers Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET or CPEX) also referred to as a VO2 (oxygen consumption) test.

• Performs vital signs (pulse oximetry blood pressure measurements heart rate) and documents in telemetry system. Administers Blood Glucose tests. Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows the appropriate medical response and processes. Initiates first responder care.

• Participate in the evaluation of current practices and program improvement. Adheres to program certification guidelines through AACVPR. Provide mentoring training and orienting as needed. Monitors adherence to organizational and national regulatory guidelines for rehab program.

• Ability to deal with a broad range of patient populations and abilities. Clean maintain and inspect exercise equipment. Report repair/maintenance needs. Possess good organizational and communication skills. Possess clinical knowledge of disease management programming multiple co-morbidities including EKG interpretation post-operative recovery.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho Oregon and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals 609 licensed beds and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies compassionate staff and healing environments Saint Alphonsus goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered physician-led innovative and community-based.

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• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.