Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Physiologist

The Exercise Physiologist utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in cardiac rehab/healthy heart.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Exercise Physiologist will be responsible for the exercise programs for all cardiac and pulmonary patients. This will be accomplished through the input of physicians and staff. This exercise design includes implementation, evaluation, monitoring and teaching. This will be accomplished by being part of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation team. Perform exit interviews and assists in discharge planning of patients.

What you will do in this role:

• In this role, you will demonstrate the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist(s).
• You will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Your role ensures the privacy of our patients and confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI).
• You will assess patients/ families ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout attendance in program and in preparation for discharge.
• Your role demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• You will promote customer service initiatives.
• Your role will promote and exhibit teamwork.
• You will complete mandatory education.
• You will comply with hospital policies/procedures and patient safety initiatives.

What qualifications you will need:

• 3 years cardiac/pulmonary rehab experience (Preferred)
• BS Exercise Science or related field (Required)
• MS Exercise Science or related field (Preferred)
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS & ACLS (Required)
• ACSM Exercise Specialist/Health Fitness Instructor (Preferred)

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Exercise Physiologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.