Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $50.62 - $58.70 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Position Summary:

As our Clinical Exercise Physiologist CRT, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive lifestyle modification services for individuals with chronic diseases. Every day you will be responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans for your own caseload. To be successful in this role, you will actively participate in clinical and program decisions made by the Lifestyle Management Team.

• Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families.
• Accurately assesses client status and develops comprehensive treatment plan in collaboration with the Lifestyle Management Team.
• Establishes patients on clinical pathway
• Provides monitored exercise therapy to clients in the Lifestyle Management Program (i.e. with diagnosis of heart disease, diabetes, COPD, etc.).
• Observes, records and reports potentially dangerous signs and symptoms to physician and provides documentation to direct supervisor
• Adjusts treatment plan in accordance with established protocols, co-morbidities, client goals/needs and medical history.
• Monitors progress and updates treatment/care plan prn
• Actively participates in clinical team meetings to review current case load
• Assists in and directs the education process of clients and their families regarding their disease, process, progress, and treatment plan.
• Maintains current clinical data, insurance information and program records on each client.
• Keeps accurate patient medical records and timely entry of data entry in patient chart

Minimum:

• Masters Of Science or advanced degree in Exercise Physiology or related field
• One year experience in lifestyle management, exercise training, prescription and supervision of medical patients
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and

Preferred:

• Two years experience
• Certified Exercise Specialist, upon hire or
• Certified Personal Trainer/Exercise Specialist, upon hire

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards