Exercise Specialist - Cardiac Rehab - 141685

Exercise Specialist - Cardiac Rehab

PeaceHealth SHMC at Riverbend in Springfield, OR is seeking an Exercise Specialist - Cardiac Rehab for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.74 $35.62. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing wellness assessments, individual or group exercise programs, program development, program implementation, instruction and guidance following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients. Ensures quality of service.

What You Will Do:

• Makes recommendations and assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures in a positive manner.
• Assesses patients and provides ongoing reassessments in regard to exercise physiology and clinical data to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care. Conducts wellness assessments including sub maximal cardiovascular, strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition for patient/clients.
• Participates through a team approach in the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, and consistently documents participant/program data in the designated areas.
• Makes recommendations relative to acquisition of new equipment and needs for space.
• Coordinates activities with other rehab medicine services and other hospital departments.
• Instructs patients, family members, and caregivers on home exercise programs and self-care. Develops, implements and participates in educational in-services.
• Develops, implements, participates and assists in external wellness and health activities/programs targeting specific populations.
• Designs exercise programs based on wellness assessment data that establishes position on exercise continuum. Assists in writing health promotion articles and program information for various publications as appropriate.
• Counsels patients/clients on testing results, including establishing appropriate fitness & health improvement goals.

What You Bring:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required: from an accredited four-year degree program in exercise science, Physical Education, Wellness or other health related field

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Clinical experience in a Health/Wellness/Physical Rehabilitation program and
• Required: Knowledge of exercise testing protocols and
• Required: Knowledge of indications/contra-indications of exercise and health training techniques and administration

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
• Preferred: Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent Manual Dexterity and Tactile Sensitivity.
• Frequent push/ pull/ carry/ stoop/ bend/ reach.
• Occasional Kneeling.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.