Exercise Physiologist II

Organization:

SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

Position 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 be prepared take medical intervention if needed. Communicates effectively with the healthcare professionals through the electronic medical record.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's: exercise physiology or related field or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• Amercian College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Physiologist certification preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• 2 years experience in an outpatient care setting, performing exercise procedures on patients.
• 2 years experience in applying principles of exercise physiology for fitness acquisition, utilizing effective instructional educational techniques, clinical protocol development and interdisciplinary team processes.

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 skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize independently with follow through in a timely manner.
• 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 Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $40.28 to $50.34 / hour

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.

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