Exercise Physiologist

Ascension; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system dedicated to providing compassionate care. This role offers the opportunity to implement and supervise physical exercise programs, ensuring patients receive tailored rehabilitation support. With a focus on community health, you will play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes while enjoying a supportive work environment. The organization values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including paid time off and wellness plans, making it an ideal place to grow your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACSM credential preferred for Exercise Physiologists.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise exercise programs for patients.
• Plan and teach exercise therapy based on patient data.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Exercise Therapy

Public Speaking

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Rehabilitation
• Schedule: Full time, 36 hours, Department hours are 7am - 5pm M-F and 7am-11am on Saturday. Hours vary by shift. Saturdays will rotate.
• Hospital: All Saints Hospital
• Location: Racine, WI

What You Will Do

Implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients.

• Provide patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plan and teach exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status, and current medication regimen. Monitor patient's response and revise plan accordingly.
• Recognize contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provide exercise information for patients, peers, and the community, which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensure department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning correctly.
• Develop and maintain various files, records, reports; schedule patient appointments as required.
• Provide oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

What You Will Need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or similar fields. 2 years experience in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied through our official application process. Be alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match plans, long-term & short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and ways to give back to your community.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.