Exercise Physiologist

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, OR is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab team. The role develops, coordinates, and implements exercise and education programs for participants, tailored to individual needs, with emphasis on risk reduction and behavior change.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, basic EKG interpretation, and prior cardiac rehab experience preferred.

Formación

• Plan and implement exercise programs based on individual patient needs.
• Assist with monitoring, interpreting, and documenting physiological responses to exercise.
• Recognize cardiac emergencies or exercise intolerance and intervene.
• Assist with patient education focusing on risk factor reduction and behavior modification.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, coordinate, and implement exercise and educational programs for program participants.
• Work as a team member of Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab department to support patient care.

Conocimientos

Exercise program design

EKG interpretation

Patient education

Emergency recognition

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science

Descripción del empleo

Columbia Memorial Hospital (Astoria, OR) · Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab

Astoria , OR

Clinical / Professional

Full Time , Days , Shift Length: 10

Posted 09/09/2026

Call: No

(Bachelor's) SEIU-P Wage Range: $36.10 to $54.06, dependent on experience

(Masters) SEIU-P Wage Range: $41.51 to $62.66, dependent on experience

ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

The Exercise Physiologist functions as a team member of the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab departments and is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of exercise and educational related programs for program participants.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of /Skill/Ability to: Plan and implement exercise programs based individual patient needs.
• Assists with monitoring, interpreting, and documenting the physiological response to exercise.
• Recognizes cardiac emergencies or symptoms of exercise intolerance and intervenes appropriately.
• Assists with patient education focusing on risk factor reduction and behavior modification.

License/Certification:

• American Collegeof Sports Medicine (ACSM) and/or National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) clinical certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire and henceforth kept current.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire and henceforth kept current.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Basic EKG interpretation skills.
• Prior experience in health promotion programming or previous cardiac rehabilitation experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance

• Works inside.
• Work is of minimum to moderate physical demand; sitting at a desk, carrying office supplies, and assisting patients with exercise equipment and routines.
• Long shifts or occasional overtime necessary to assure continuity of patient care.
• Normal or corrected vision is required to interpret rhythms, process paperwork, read physician orders, and use computer.
• Normal or corrected hearing is required to monitor equipment and alarms, use telephone, and participate in conversations.
• Potential exposure to biohazards or communicable disease.
• Able to read, write, and converse in English.
• Subject to physical and emotional stress of the high energy work environment.
• Walking and standing much of the time while on duty.
• Tolerates bending, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for 8 – 12 hours (shift dependent).
• Lifts or carries up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrates use of exercise equipment or specific exercises.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.