Cardiac and Pulmonary Exercise Therapist

Intermountain Healthcare; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare is seeking an Exercise Therapist at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT. The role focuses on evaluating patients, guiding therapeutic exercise, and monitoring electrodiagnostic measures to support recovery.

The position involves administering treadmill tests, adapting programs to individual goals, and maintaining accurate documentation of progress and outcomes for ongoing care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required for healthcare providers.
• Basic EKG interpretation and arrhythmia detection skills.
• Assist in electrodiagnostic monitoring and patient evaluations.
• Accurate documentation including evaluation reports and discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations on new patients to determine therapy needs and goals.
• Administer submaximal treadmill stress tests.
• Assist patients with prescribed therapeutic exercises.
• Adapt exercise programs to help patients meet goals.
• Interpret EKGs and diagnostic tests.
• Provide basic education on exercise programs, health needs, and risks.
• Maintain and inspect exercise equipment and report repairs.
• Coordinate care with other providers for continuous treatment.

Skills

BLS Certification

EKG interpretation

Arrhythmia detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Enrollment in Bachelor's program

Job description

Job Description: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 EssentialsComplete 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/SupervisorReports to work at scheduled timeParticipate 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.Minimum QualificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providersBasic EKG interpretation and arrhythmia detection skills (or within 6 months of hire)Preferred QualificationsActively 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), ORBachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, ManualDexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling.Location:Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical CenterWork City:MurrayWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$22.10 - $34.11We 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.