Exercise Specialist

Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position is responsible for designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating exercise therapy given to rehabilitating patients and other apparently healthy populations in order to restore proper physical functioning, and facilitate patient independence. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities Essential Functions Assesses the extent of patient abilities and limitations by reviewing medical records and physician's notes. Administers pre-exercise testing interview and test preparation. Uses testing equipment, protocol selection, indications, contraindications, and termination criteria for graded exercise testing. Records, analyzes, and interprets results of tests and prepares appropriate exercise prescriptions. Administers therapeutic exercises and other techniques designed to provide improved functional capacity, exercise tolerance, exercise endurance, muscle strength and endurance, and coordination to rehabilitating patient populations. Evaluates patient hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic response to exercise, and assesses appropriateness of responses as they relate to exercise intensity and endurance. In conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, designs, implements, supervises, and evaluates outcomes for exercise services. Assists in developing and providing educational materials and programs for staff and patients. Collaborates with the department manager and medical staff in data collection, statistical analysis, development and implementation of research projects. Assists in establishing new and maintaining current referral patterns, both within the organization and with other Salt Lake and regional hospitals. Assists in coordinating the daily operations of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program as well as planning for long-term growth. Assists in arranging for patient follow-up and maintains correspondence with patients and referring physicians during rehabilitation course and after discharge. May assist in program development for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, employee fitness and health, facility utilization, etc. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities #J-18808-Ljbffr