Exercise Physiologist, Casual

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minnesota is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join the CSC Cardiac Rehab department in a casual, part-time role. The position focuses on developing and delivering exercise programs, conducting testing, and monitoring patient responses to therapies.

Weekday work with potential weekend coverage is included. The candidate will assess risk factors, perform vitals, interpret ECGs, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality patient care in a

Qualifications

• ECG interpretation knowledge.
• Experience or internship with Cardiac Rehab is preferred.
• ACLS or equivalent training is expected within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and administer patient treatment upon physician referral.
• Provide risk factor identification and lifestyle management education.
• Assess vital signs.
• ECG rhythm and arrhythmia recognition.
• Provide exercise testing administration and patient monitoring.
• Communicate with health care providers and document findings.
• Check equipment prior to testing and ensure proper operation.
• Administer cardiac life support during emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Cardiac rehab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or Exercise Physiology

Job description

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Exercise Physiologist to join our CSC Cardiac Rehab department. This casual position will work weekdays with potential to work some weekends. Purpose of this position: Develops, implements, promotes and administers exercise programs and testing, delivering patient intervention as appropriate to ensure procedures achieve desired outcome. Monitors and evaluates treatment and provides patient assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate, plan, and administer patient treatment upon referral of physician using all the techniques and modalities of Exercise Physiologist
• Provide risk factor identification and lifestyle management education and service to individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease
• Assess vital signs
• ECG rhythm and arrhythmia recognition
• Provide exercise-related consulting for research, public health, and other clinical and non-clinical service programs
• Provide exercise testing administration and patient monitoring of physiological response, prepare preliminary test interpretation with documentation in the electronic health record of services rendered
• Communicates with other health care providers as necessary, recognizing critical results and communicating urgently
• Checks equipment prior to patient testing, ensuring proper operation
• Administer cardiac life support during medical emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires BS or BA in Physical Education, Recreational Therapy, or Exercise physiology
• OR-
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or internship with Cardiac Rehab or Exercise Stress Testing
• At least 2 years of cardiovascular healthcare experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• ECG interpretation

License/Certifications:

• Certification, experience or training equivalent to that specified for an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Specialist within 6 months of hire
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire