Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac Rehab

Overview Responsible for assessing the safety of all patients while participating in therapeutic exercise. Monitors appropriate use of equipment. Works with healthcare professionals to design exercise programs to meet special health needs of each patient. Designs personal exercise programs for patients. Works independently with cardiac rehab class participants by monitoring the patients vitals, ensuring their responses to exercise are appropriate and being prepared to take medical intervention if needed. Communicates effectively with the healthcare professionals through the electronic medical record. Responsibilities Assess patient safety during therapeutic exercise. Monitor equipment use and effectiveness during therapy sessions. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to design exercise programs for patients with special health needs. Design and implement personal exercise programs for patients. Supervise cardiac rehab class participants, monitor vitals, and respond to exercise responses; be prepared to initiate medical intervention if required. Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals via the electronic medical record. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's in exercise physiology or related field or equivalent education/experience. Certification & Licensure: BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. Typical Experience: 2 years of recent relevant experience. Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics; in-depth knowledge of exercise testing, exercise equipment and quality control; critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize independently with follow-through; ability to design, implement, and supervise individualized exercise prescriptions for people with chronic disease and disabling conditions; ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. Job Details Job Shift: Days Schedule: Per Diem / Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem / Casual Number of Openings: 1 Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $47.27 to $59.08 / hour. The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal