Exercise Physiologist

CommonSpirit Health; Spring Hill (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, California, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to deliver direct care within cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

You will establish and update individualized exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment, and perform functional fitness testing and body composition analysis, documenting progress and adjusting plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, physical education or related field.
• 1 year of recent experience in Cardiac Rehab or related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS CPR) from the American Heart Association.
• ACSM-CEP certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, safe exercise therapy in cardiac/pulmonary rehab.
• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions and orient patients to equipment.
• Conduct functional fitness testing and body composition analysis.
• Document and maintain clinical data and program records.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to set goals and ensure safety.
• Assist with EKG assessments and vital signs as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Exercise prescription

Team collaboration

Documentation

EKG assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EKG equipment

Vital signs devices

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

• Demonstrates competency in patient care for adult, and geriatric patients.
• Conducts safe, exercise classes using the standard of care listed in the policy and procedure manual, 100% of the time.
• Conducts accurate and complete documentation of patient therapy sessions by the end of shift 95-98% of the time.
• Maintains patient records and completes progress reports within 2 weeks after completion date 80-90% of the time.
• Counsels within area of expertise and appropriately refers 90-95% of the time in routine care of patients.
• Assists with patient intake by performing the EKG assessment as well as the gym orientation. May also assist with BP readings and taking vital signs (SPO2, HR, BORG RPE, and calculate patient THR) as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors in exercise physiology,physical education or related field.
• 1 year recent experience in Cardiac Rehab or related field.
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS CPR) through the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Certified Clin Exer Physio (ACSM-CEP)

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

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