What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist - Health Works Fitness - Per Diem position at Guthrie?
Job Description
Position Summary:
The incumbent shall be responsible for providing quality care to medical and surgical cardiovascular patients of cardiac rehab services by supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase I ‐ III program that involves the patient and family. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary manner.
Education, License & Cert:
The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a graduate of an accredited four‐year bachelor’s degree program in Exercise Physiology / Physical Education or related field. Current BLS certification is required.
Experience:
Education/experience in developing safe exercise prescription and education for the cardiac patients is preferred.
Essential Functions:
About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Position Summary:
The incumbent shall be responsible for providing quality care to medical and surgical cardiovascular patients of cardiac rehab services by supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase I ‐ III program that involves the patient and family. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary manner.
Education, License & Cert:
The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a graduate of an accredited four‐year bachelor’s degree program in Exercise Physiology / Physical Education or related field. Current BLS certification is required.
Experience:
Education/experience in developing safe exercise prescription and education for the cardiac patients is preferred.
Essential Functions:
- Communicates and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
- Participating in continuing education/professional development activities. Attends/presents at departmental in‐service sessions as scheduled. Attends external professional growth activities as scheduled and communicates information to the team.
- Adhere to policies and practices of applicable federal and state guideline, and entity specific policies. Is familiar with and acts according to contents of applicable professional code, employee/handbook, unit Policy & Procedure and organizational policies.
- Meets established organizational productivity standards within a fiscally responsible manner.
- Participates in performance improvement and quality related initiatives and uses data to improve quality of care delivered.
- Other duties as assigned.
- All equipment and duties within the Cardiac Rehab Department listed in the Competency Checklist.
About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Salary : $23 - $36
