Exercise Physiologist II

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Organization:
SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center

Position Overview:

Responsible for assessing the safety of all patients while participating in therapeutic exercise in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab. 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 & Pulmonary 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:

EDUCATION

Bachelor's: exercise physiology or related field or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

2 years experience in an outpatient care setting, performing exercise procedures on patients.

2 years experience in applying principles of exercise physiology for fitness acquisition, utilizing effective instructional educational techniques, clinical protocol development and interdisciplinary team processes.

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:
Varied

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
32

Employee Status:
Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $42.29 to $52.86 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.