Exercise Physiologist - CV Health and Wellness Center (Per Diem)

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 4,506,129 - 7,047,801; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

457(b) retirement plan

Free parking

Discounts at cafeteria & gift shop

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to manage patients in cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs and provide wellness services to the public and EvergreenHealth employees. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, supervise exercise sessions with ECG monitoring, coordinate care with clinicians, and facilitate referrals as needed. Requires bachelor’s in exercise science; BLS/ACLS; master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field.
• Experience in exercise prescription, group exercise supervision, and education for cardiovascular/pulmonary rehab.
• Advanced knowledge in exercise physiology and cardiovascular disease testing/treatment.
• Strong ECG/arrhythmia recognition skills.
• Certification: ACSM Exercise Specialist, AACVPR CCRP, or RCEP within 6 months of hire.
• Current BLS for healthcare providers at hire date.
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments and develop treatment plans for rehab goals.
• Provide supervision of exercise with monitoring (ECG/hemodynamics) and home exercise guidance.
• Coordinate care between patients and other healthcare providers.
• Identify and facilitate referrals to psychiatrists, dietitians, and other specialists as needed.
• Implement behavior change strategies to reduce cardiac risk factors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Exercise prescription

Rehab knowledge

Cardiac rehab

Education

Bachelor’s in exercise science

Master’s in related field (preferred)

Job description

Wage Range: $32.27 - $51.64 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary:

Responsible for case managing patients enrolled in the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, for providing wellness and fitness related services to the public as well as EvergreenHealth employees.

Primary Duties:

1. Conducts initial assessment of patients and develop a treatment plan tailored to meet patient and program goals.
2. Provides surveillance of patients during exercise and adjust their exercise regime when indicated. The surveillance includes but not limited to EKG and hemodynamic responses and interpretation. Provides home exercise guidelines.
3. Serves as liaison between the patient and other healthcare providers to provide a continuum of care.
4. Identifies and facilitates referrals to other healthcare providers (i.e., Psychiatrist, Dietician, Vocational Counselor, etc.) as determined by the patient’s treatment plan.
5. Implements behavior change strategies to facilitate modification in the patient’s cardiac risk factor profile.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field
• Experience in exercise prescription group exercise supervision, and age-appropriate education with cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation patients
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, and cardiovascular disease testing and treatments.
• Strong skillset in ECG/arrhythmia recognition
• ACSM Exercise Specialist, AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, or RCEP certification within 6 months of hire
• Current BLS for healthcare providers at date of hire
• Current Healthcare Provider ACLS certification within three months of hire

DESIRED for the position:

• Master’s degree in exercise science or related field.
• 2 years of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Experience in all phases of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Experience in case management and creating individual treatment plans for cardiac and pulmonary patients.

Benefit Information: Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount