Exercise Physiologist PRN

Exercise Physiologist
PRN
Grand River Health Rifle CO

At Grand River we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect friendliness and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What Youll Do

As an Exercise Physiologist at Grand River Health youll support patients through their cardiac rehabilitation journey. Youll oversee daily patient care activities within the cardiac rehab program and provide direct hands-on support to help patients safely recover and improve their cardiovascular health. Your role will combine compassionate care clinical expertise and teamwork to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and community.

• Develop individualized problem-based exercise programs and care plans for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
• Lead and oversee cardiac rehab classes for patients recovering from cardiac events surgery or other heart-related conditions.
• Conduct initial patient assessments and review medical histories medications and relevant information to guide care.
• Monitor patient vitals during sessions document progress and communicate updates to referring physicians.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to clinical changes such as abnormal heart rhythms blood pressure responses or chest pain.
• Educate patients on lifestyle changes and nutrition in partnership with the Health Education department.
• Perform and document accurate service charges and support safe effective workflow processes within the department.
• Collaborate with the Cardiopulmonary Services Director to resolve workflow issues and enhance patient safety and quality of care.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for cardiac rehab classes; ensure cleanliness proper sterilization and readiness for inspections.
• Adhere to all professional departmental and regulatory standards including AACVPR guidelines.
• Participate in team huddles meetings and training to stay current on best practices and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support policy development reporting and goal tracking for the cardiac rehabilitation program.

Who Were Looking For

• Masters degree in Exercise Physiology or similar required.
• 4 years of experience of critical care or cardiac rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Must have a current American Heart Association approvedBLS certification and must maintain current status throughout employment.
• American Heart Association approvedACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment with current status required to be maintained throughout employment.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

1. Pay Range: $27.72 - $31.45 /hour (based on experience)
2. Shift Differentials:$2$4/hour for nights and weekends
3. PRN Differential: 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
4. Perks:Flexible scheduling employee assistance program access to outdoor recreation and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health
As a special taxing district we are accountable to our community allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:
To be our communities first choice in quality healthcare.