Exercise Physiologist - Public Safety Medical (PRN)

Ascension; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville in Evansville, IN, is seeking staff for Public Safety Medical on a PRN schedule.

The role involves patient testing and rehabilitation assessment, planning and teaching exercise therapy, and monitoring responses with appropriate referrals as needed. Minimum requirements include a BLS Provider credential within 30 days of hire, and preferably Indiana Athletic Trainers Board licensure, ACSM Exercise Physiologist certification, or related Sports Medicine credentials.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider credential within 1 month of hire date (30 days).
• Athletic Trainer credential from Indiana Athletic Trainers Board preferred.
• Certification in Sports Medicine preferred.
• Exercise Physiologist credentialed from ACSM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy using test data, patient status and current medications.
• Monitors patient responses and revises exercise plan accordingly.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal responses; responds to all situations including referrals to medical professionals.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community; may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensures department equipment is maintained, calibrated and functioning; schedules patient appointments.
• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville in Evansville, IN, is seeking staff for Public Safety Medical on a PRN schedule.

The role involves patient testing and rehabilitation assessment, planning and teaching exercise therapy, and monitoring responses with appropriate referrals as needed. Minimum requirements include a BLS Provider credential within 30 days of hire, and preferably Indiana Athletic Trainers Board licensure, ACSM Exercise Physiologist certification, or related Sports Medicine credentials.