Exercise Physiologist PRN

Saint Alphonsus; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Idaho is seeking a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to administer exercise sessions and provide education to patients. This part-time role involves monitoring exercise prescriptions, conducting health screenings, and ensuring patient safety during exercise. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and relevant certifications. Join a mission-driven organization committed to improving community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in exercise programming and stress reduction preferred.
• Clinical teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers exercise sessions and provides education to patients.
• Monitors exercise prescription development and conducts health screenings.
• Performs vital signs and recognizes symptom changes.

Skills

Exercise Programming

Nutrition

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Master's degree

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Saint Alphonsus Nampa Medical Center

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 physician and the manager 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 approximately 30 hours a week of work opportunity throughout the summer.

Requirements:

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

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

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

What you will do:

• Monitors exercise prescription development for rehabilitation patients and recommends changes to exercise therapy to the coordinator prior to implementation. Works with patients with chronic diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life

• Conducts preparticipation health screenings, submaximal graded exercise tests, strength, flexibility, and body composition assessments. Complete comprehensive treatment plans every thirty days for all patients. Administers Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET or CPEX), also referred to as a VO2 (oxygen consumption) test.

• Performs vital signs (pulse oximetry, blood pressure measurements, heart rate) and documents in telemetry system. Administers Blood Glucose tests. Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows the appropriate medical response and processes. Initiates first responder care.

• Participate in the evaluation of current practices and program improvement. Adheres to program certification guidelines through AACVPR. Provide mentoring, training, and orienting as needed. Monitors adherence to organizational and national regulatory guidelines for rehab program.

• Ability to deal with a broad range of patient populations and abilities. Clean, maintain, and inspect exercise equipment. Report repair/maintenance needs. Possess good organizational and communication skills. Possess clinical knowledge of disease management programming multiple co-morbidities including EKG interpretation post-operative recovery.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• BEST Largest Employers, Forbes

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health

• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.