Exercise Physiologist II- Cardiology (Per Diem)

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

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:

Conducts cardiac diagnostic testing, including EKG and Cardiac Stress Testing.

Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing test data, patient status, and current medication regimen, updates prescription according to patient response.

Provides patient testing both pre and post rehabilitation including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance.

Recognizes contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise and adjusts program as appropriate working under the guidance of a RN or leader.

Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professional.

Able to understand basic lab reports/results and discuss with patient.

Has good understanding of the pathophysiology of major disease processes.

Has basic understanding of common medications and their effects on exercise.

EDUCATION:

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Bachelor's: exercise physiology or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS required

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• EKG/Stress Testing experience preferred
• 2 years recent relevant experience

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:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $50.34 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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