Exercise Physiologist

Per Diem - Day Shift

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*Job Summary*
Works with patients in established programs. This position is responsible for the development, monitoring and assessment of exercise prescriptions and protocols, educating patients and families about risk factor modification and providing instruction to patient regarding exercise therapy and use of equipment. Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply. The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

*Essential Functions*
* Coordinates patient care for all patients enrolled in Phase 1-3 Cardiac Rehab programs as well as Pulmonary Rehab.
* Obtains and reviews appropriate health history information, conducts physical assessment, and documents accurately and succinctly in patient record.
* Assesses body composition and metabolic capacity and educates patient/client on results as needed.
* Teaches patients in identified areas of need and selects appropriate educational resources and evaluates the learning.
* Develops appropriate individual treatment plans, assists patients in safe execution and progression of plan.
* Seeks out collaborative and creative opportunities for exercise programming.
* Conducts stress tests and vascular evaluations.
* Performs ECG interpretation and documents efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Participates in program development and actively markets Rehab programs to health care providers, insurers and the community. Assists with development and analysis of outcomes data.
* Demonstrates knowledge and ability to comply with emergency triage and transfer protocol.

*Education*
* Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or health related field or 10 years of experience in stress testing required.
* Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology strongly preferred.
* Skagit Regional Health basic ECG course required within six (6) months of hire.

*Experience/Training*
* Minimum one (1) year of experience in an outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation and/or clinical exercise physiology setting performing exercise training and health and wellness education with groups and individuals, preferred.
* Cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation internship preferred.

*License/Certifications*
* American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification required within one (1) year of hire.
* American Heart Association (AHA) healthcare provider ACLS required within six (6) months of hire.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $29.10 - $46.51 per hour

Work Location: In person

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