Exercise Physiologist

Full-Time Position | Day Shift

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for supervising exercise testing, assisting in supervising exercise training sessions, and supporting outpatient progressive ambulation and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exercise tests and provide individualized written exercise prescriptions for clients, including those with various health conditions.
• Supervise Phase II and Phase III exercise training sessions for outpatient therapy.
• Educate and counsel clients and their families on exercise, disease knowledge, and necessary lifestyle changes related to cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
• Assess program effectiveness, stay informed of current trends, and recommend or implement changes as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Cardiac Rehabilitation team to develop, implement, monitor, and assess programs, special events, and community health promotion activities.
• Participate in educational programs to enhance professional skills and knowledge in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge
(For positions with direct patient contact):

• Obtain and demonstrate the skills necessary for developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, and care for identified patient age groups.
• Demonstrate competency in:
  • Interpreting patient needs.
  • Understanding growth and development.
  • Providing a range of treatments specific to the patients’ needs.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and document all required education.
• Provide excellent customer service and foster positive co-worker relations.
• Adhere to the company’s attendance policy.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Perform work aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.
• Follow all applicable organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred: Master’s Degree
  (Candidates currently enrolled in a Master’s program with expected graduation within 12 months may also be considered.)

Experience

• Preferred: At least 1 year of experience with:
  • Maximal functional capacity exercise testing.
  • Leading and supervising exercise programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• New graduates will also be considered.

Credentials

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Required within 30 days of hire.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send your resume along with three professional references to:

Katie Brown
HR Director
kbrown@pmhwv.org

Deadline: Applications must be received by 10:00 AM on 11/29/2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)