Exercise Physiologist PRN

Trinity Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to administer exercise sessions and provide education to patients. This part-time role offers full-time hours during training and a supportive environment for professional growth. You'll work with diverse patient populations, conducting health screenings and developing exercise prescriptions. Enjoy market-competitive pay and comprehensive benefits from day one, all while embracing the natural beauty of Idaho and Oregon. If you are passionate about improving lives through exercise and wellness, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Planning

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor exercise prescriptions and recommend changes.
• Conduct health screenings and exercise tests.
• Administer Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET).

Skills

Exercise Programming

Stress Reduction

Nutrition

Clinical Knowledge of Disease Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology

Tools

Telemetry System

Exercise Equipment

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Exercise Physiologist

Location: Ontario, Oregon

Position's Purpose

Administers exercise sessions safely to obtain reliable and valid data. Provides exercise-related education to patients and the community. Responsible for all exercise science standards needed to meet regulatory and credentialing requirements.

Prepares exercise lab for administration of exercises, prepares patients for exercise sessions, records data, and communicates data to physicians and managers as necessary.

Hours: This is a per diem position that will provide full-time hours during the extensive 4-5 weeks training period and will provide consistent hours afterward.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology required; Master's preferred.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS/HCP) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.

Clinical teaching experience preferred. Experience in exercise programming, stress reduction, and nutrition preferred. Experience with blood pressure, pulses, EKG interpretation, pulse oximetry, and oxygen administration preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor exercise prescription development for rehabilitation patients and recommend changes to the coordinator prior to implementation.
• Work with patients with chronic diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and lifestyle behaviors.
• Conduct health screenings, submaximal graded exercise tests, strength, flexibility, and body composition assessments.
• Complete treatment plans every thirty days for all patients.
• Administer Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET or CPEX).
• Handle insurance prior-authorization requirements.
• Perform vital signs and document in telemetry system. Administer blood glucose tests.
• Recognize symptoms/signs of problems, initiate appropriate medical response, and follow department curriculum for patient education.
• Participate in program evaluation and improvement.
• Adhere to certification guidelines through AACVPR.
• Provide mentoring, training, and orientation as needed.
• Ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory guidelines for rehab programs.
• Manage a broad range of patient populations and abilities.
• Maintain and inspect exercise equipment, report repair needs.
• Possess good organizational and communication skills. Have clinical knowledge of disease management and post-operative recovery, including EKG interpretation.

Highlights and Benefits:

Saint Alphonsus offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, with opportunities for career development. We promote work-life balance amidst Idaho and Oregon's natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle.

• Market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits starting day one.
• Retirement planning, college savings plans, and life insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities.

Learn more at: www.saintalphonsus.org/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the U.S., values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.