Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary, FTE

Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary, 0.6 FTE

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Island Health is searching for an experienced Exercise Physiologist for our per diem shift at our hospital in Anacortes, WA.

• FTE: 0.6 full-time equivalent
• Shift: Variable
• Location: Anacortes, WA
• Salary Range: $29.55 - $44.33 per hour

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Illness Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Vested Retirement Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Events
• And More!

• Develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs and monitor vital signs of patients to promote physical fitness.
• Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment and exercise routines.
• Conduct individual and group aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises.
• Teach behavior modifications such as stress management, weight control, nutrition, medications and other related subjects.
• Coordinate, schedule, and perform patient evaluations, walk tests, Zio Patches, and program intakes in the absence of scheduler/coordinator.
• Identify emergent situations and act calmly and professionally during emergencies.
• Ensure inventory of materials and supplies; retrieve supplies when necessary.
• Monitor progress of individual patients in performing prescribed exercise regimes to include motivation and assessment of tolerance.
• Document relevant information on patients in progress notes or daily exercise session charts.
• Research and develop new programs for at-risk populations.
• Provide staff development and training in exercise testing technology and physiology.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, or another related field required or completed within 2 years of hire.
• ACSM, CEP, or RCEP certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience in exercise physiology; clinical experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation strongly preferred.

The work of this position is performed inside, exposing the employee to indoor environmental conditions, protected from weather but not necessarily from temperature changes. The employee may be exposed to dust, pollens, pollutants, fumes, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Noise levels are typically moderate. The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time;

push, pull, and reach; occasionally bend, sit, stoop, and stretch. Full range of body motion is needed, including handling and assisting patients, and coordination for operating medical equipment. Normal hearing and vision are required; specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus. The employee may need to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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