Onsite Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Free Care.com membership

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Colorado Springs is seeking a PRN Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Role develops exercise prescriptions, oversees progression, and may perform diagnostic tests.

On-site with dayshift responsibilities and pay range of $24.11 to $36.17 per hour, depending on experience. The position requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or related field; BLS certification is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider through AHA or ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, assesses, treats, and documents patient tolerance of exercise.
• Provides exercise prescription based on assessment data and current medications; updates prescriptions as needed.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal responses; responds appropriately.
• Provides exercise and disease management education for patients, peers and community.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision in fast-paced settings.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science (Preferred)

Job description

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Colorado Springs is seeking a PRN Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Role develops exercise prescriptions, oversees progression, and may perform diagnostic tests.

On-site with dayshift responsibilities and pay range of $24.11 to $36.17 per hour, depending on experience. The position requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or related field; BLS certification is required; a Master's degree is preferred.