Job Summary:

As an Exercise Physiologist at Gundersen Health System, you will have the opportunity to provide care to patients in our brand-new hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to implement and supervise a physical exercise program for disease and healthy populations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Effectively perform specified assessments preceding, during, and after exercise, and initiate appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety.
• Direct patients in the performance of prescribed exercise while at the facility and instruct patients in home exercise.
• Communicate the program philosophy and goals of the exercise program to patients and assist patients in establishing appropriate goals of rehabilitation.
• Implement appropriate teaching and counseling for patients and family members.
• Communicate effectively with team members to provide quality patient care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions and chart progress at appropriate intervals.
• Obtain appropriate physician referrals, patient information, and assess various referrals to Exercise Physiology, including Pulmonary Rehabilitation and PAD programs.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing or Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology or equivalent.

Work Experience:
Successful completion of clinical internship or advanced training.

License and Certifications:
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands-on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months of hire.

Age-Specific Population Served:
Adults and Geriatric patients (65 years & older).

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours), static standing frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours), walking/standing frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours), stooping/bending occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours), squatting rarely (1-5% or .5 hours), climbing stairs rarely (1-5% or .5 hours), reaching - shoulder level occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours), reaching - below shoulder occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours), reaching - above shoulder occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours), repetitive actions - grip forces rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) pounds of force 0-25, repetitive actions - fine manipulation rarely (1-5% or .5 hours).

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