Exercise Physiologist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

As our Exercise Physiologist you will provide direct safe and best-practice driven care primarily in cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation collaborating extensively with a multi-disciplinary team cardiologists and various hospital staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Every day you will establish and update individualized exercise prescriptions orient patients to equipment and safety protocols and conduct functional fitness testing and body composition analysis. You will provide essential patient and family education supervise and monitor exercise sessions meticulously document and maintain current clinical data and program records adjusting treatment plans as appropriate.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate a deep understanding of patient needs consistently working collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural environment. You will effectively partner with physicians and clinical staff in goal-setting consistently utilizing work practices aligned with safety security and infection control policies all while actively contributing to a positive quality work environment.

• Assists nursing staff with clinical assessment by evaluating the patients overall health with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
• Designs customized exercise programs to meet the patients need to maintain their health reduce their risk of disease or speed recovery from cardiothoracic types of illness or surgery.
• Performs Phase II Cardiac Rehab exercise therapy in accordance with the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Hospital Association guidelines for exercise therapy.
• Documents patient progress and outcomes in accordance with department standards and procedures.
• Provides education sessions as needed for patients families and external groups.

• Bachelors Other in exercise science or human movement. and Recent related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities upon hire and
• Certified Clin Exer Physio within 12 - months or
• Certified Exercise Specialist within 12 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 - months and

Preferred

• Recent related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities in a cardiac rehabilitation program
• Medical Assistant Registration: WA