Exercise Physiologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Exercise Physiologist to join our team at St. Luke's Health-Memorial. As an Exercise Physiologist, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing individualized exercise prescriptions for patients, as well as providing education and support to meet patient goals for risk factor modification.

• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to identify patients requiring mobilization plans of care
• Develop and implement individualized mobilization plans of care for patients
• Collaborate with nursing to evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care in achieving desired outcomes and revise plan of care as needed
• Interdepartmental liaison between the recovery room, intensive care areas, and the floors to promote continuity of care and discharge planning
• Communicate treatment plan with collaborative team members – medical, nursing, PT, OT, SW, Case Manager
• Monitor patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure, and symptoms before, during, and after exercise
• Demonstrate quality and financial benefits of program through reports on improved patient outcomes, length of stay, and cost per case for this patient population
• Validate staff understanding and adherence to patient safety standards while mobilizing patients
• Provide information and resource materials to new staff, which will contribute to early assimilation into the organization and the accomplishment of orientation outcomes in a timely manner
• Participate in product/equipment evaluations and provide staff education on new and existing products and equipment
• Contribute to the delivery of quality, cost-effective patient care through the development and implementation of staff development programs and self-directed learning activities designed to meet identified learning needs, to enhance professional development, and to increase competency
• Conduct and support outcomes-oriented research and integrate findings into clinical practice, educational programs, and policy updates
• Lead and participate in the Performance Enhancement program and other quality enhancement activities through monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of programs

• Minimum Qualifications
• Education and Licensure: Bachelor Degree
• Experience: One (1) year of related work experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good understanding of exercise testing, liver transplant rehabilitation, arrhythmia recognition, and general exercise physiology
• Basic Computer skills with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and the internet
• Basic EKG interpretation skills validated, or obtained within six months of employment
• Physically able to perform job duties

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.