Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth St. Johns Medical Center in Longview, WA is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab for a Full Time, Day position

Hourly compensation is $26.80 - $40.20; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.

**Hiring bonus and relocation assistance maybe available

Recently named one of Forbes Magazine’s prettiest American cities and a Tree City USA, is Longview Washington, an ideal location on the Columbia River and next to beautiful forests is just 40 miles north of Portland, Oregon, 2 hours south of Seattle, and a short drive to the beautiful Pacific coastline and year round adventures on Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens and Mt Adams. Here and in the other Lower Columbia communities served by PeaceHealth, you can enjoy the familiarity of small-town life, the challenge of working in a first-class regional medical facility, and the fun of living close to the beach, close to the mountains, and close to the big-city attractions.

PeaceHealth's community of health care professionals in southwest Washington includes St. John Medical Center, a 193-bed acute-care hospital and Level III Trauma Center, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a group of primary care and specialty physicians with clinics in the Longview area.

PeaceHealth offers outstanding Benefits!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals participating in inpatient or outpatient cardiac, pulmonary and vascular rehabilitation programs. May also work in exercise stress testing laboratory or in other clinical settings where exercise training has been shown to be of therapeutic benefit. Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to develop, implement, and monitor the patient’s therapy program.

Details of the position:

1. Conducts individualized initial patient interview and assessment, collects patient medical history and develops individualized treatment plan for comprehensive cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation program.
2. Case manages entire cardiac rehabilitation program for individual patients. Implements, modifies and supervises therapeutic program for patients and family members. Assesses and re-assesses patient throughout the program to modify plan of care. Maintains appropriate clinical records and consistently documents data in the appropriate area.
3. Develops safe and appropriate exercise prescriptions for diverse patient population with multiple co-morbidities. Collaborates with other health care team members regarding continuity of care, but capable of working independently and making high level clinical decisions on complex and high-risk patients with chronic disease.
4. Provides patient counseling on test results and procedures, and instructs patients on home exercise programs, risk factors and other behavior modification.
5. Develops and implements educational programs for patients and families.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year degree program in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Two to three years of experience preferred. Previous experience in cardiovascular rehabilitation services preferred.
• Current state licensure as applicable.
• Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire.
• Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP).

OTHER SKILLS:

• Must have knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation phase I, II and III.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in exercise physiology, cardiovascular pathophysiology and cardiovascular disease testing and treatments.
• Strong skillset in ECG/arrhythmia recognition.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with emphasis on follow through with customer requests/needs.

LONGVIEW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires active physical exertion 34% to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing over 80 lbs.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated or exempted for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due medical/religious reasons.