Exercise Physiologist | Cardiac Rehab - Full Time

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Starting Pay Rate Range

$22.90 to $28.63

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The Exercise Physiologist plays an essential role in healthcare, promoting wellness, and providing optimal care for patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions. They continue to expand their knowledge to impact positively the lives of those they serve. Whether community wellness programs, education, exercise prescription or cardiac rehabilitations, they remain committed to achieving excellence in healthcare.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Works as a Care Coordinator for individuals in Phases 2 and 3, ensuring their wellbeing and healthcare needs are met.
• Carries out wellness screenings to gauge the present health condition of the individual. Conducts biometric screenings to measure biological factors.
• With great proficiency, the individual recognizes and assesses arrhythmias, unfavorable indications, and medication side effects. Effectively communicates and documents any unanticipated incidents to the appropriate staff and/or physicians.
• Establishes good rapport with the patient and their circle. Instructs and answers inquiries. Expounds on the rationale for the therapy to the patient and their support system.
• The success of cardiopulmonary health promotion and referral is dependent on accurate identification and effective promotion.
• Advocates interdisciplinary teamwork to optimize patient care and outcomes.
• For individuals in Phase 2 and 3, we offer a personalized workout program that is tailored to your specific needs and fitness level.
• Demonstrates expertise in assessing patients' needs, carrying out effective clinical interventions, assessing outcomes, and making pertinent modifications to care plans.
• Prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration as a key component in achieving better patient care and outcomes.
• You must be able to perform any other tasks that are assigned to you.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise and Sports Science

Preferred:

Experience - 1+ years of Cardiology Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience; 1+ years of Rehabilitation Experience

Education - Masters degree in Health Related Field

Certifications - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) - American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

Physical Requirements:

The role demands medium work, characterized by constantly exerting up to 10 pounds of force and frequently applying up to 25 pounds of force. Occasionally, the job may require using up to 50 pounds of force, and seldomly, a higher weight to relocate objects.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Athletics

Department

RCH Cardiac Rehab

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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