Exercise Physiologist-Case Mgr

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking staff for the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab program at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, OR. The role supports assessment, planning, service coordination, and reassessment of goal plans for cardiac rehab participants.

Responsibilities include health education, team collaboration, and ongoing wellness promotion. Requires professional credentials in exercise physiology with BLS/ACLS timing and CEP certification as applicable.

Qualifications

• Master's or BS in Exercise Physiology with relevant experience.
• BLS/ACLS certification requirements and timing.
• ACSM-CEP certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment, planning, and reassessment for cardiac rehab participants.
• Coordinate services, provide education, and promote lifelong wellness.
• Collaborate with the rehab team and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Time Management

Conflict resolution

Social Perceptiveness

Medical Terminology

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology + 2 years experience

Healthcare Provider Level BLS

ACLS within 90 days

ACSM CEP within 1 year

Job description

Facility Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Location Newport, OR

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Department PCH Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $27.03 - $39.69

Responsible for the systematic process of assessment, planning, service coordination, monitoring, counseling, and reassessment of goal plans for participants of the cardiac rehabilitation program. Collaborates with team members, provides health education, and promotes life long wellness.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab teams at Samaritan Health Services design programs to help people who have been diagnosed with heart issues, asthma, COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema), bronchiectasis, fibrotic or interstitial diseases of the lung. Staff creates safe and structured exercise programs and provides education on disease management and self-care.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) of the following required:

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology.
• Bachelor's of Science degree in Exercise Physiology plus two (2) years experience in Cardiac Rehab.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) required within one (1) year of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• SQUAT Repetitive
• REACH - Upward
• SIT
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs