Exercise Physiologist PRN
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Exercise Physiologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
This position is "as needed" PRN on weekdays.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Exercise Physiologist works independently and/or in conjunction with other cardiopulmonary rehabilitation team members to evaluate, assess and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and an individualized program tailored to each patient's needs in both the in and outpatient settings. Ensures therapeutic goals are tailored toward achieving optimal physical and psychosocial well-being through lifestyle changes of the individual. A Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation knowledge base is essential in the areas of exercise physiology, human development and aging, functional anatomy and biomechanics, human behavior, psychology, pathophysiology, risk factors, health appraisal and fitness testing, electrocardiography, emergency procedures and safety, and exercise prescription. Works collaboratively with patient care team members. Provides teaching to both patients and staff as appropriate. Serves as part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team to meet identified operational needs of the department.
What qualifications you will need:
- Education: Bachelor's or higher degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, or equivalent related degree
- Experience: One of the following: A. Evidence of formal internship completion in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and exercise prescription OR B. One year of exercise physiologist experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation or a clinical cardiovascular setting
- Preferred: ASCM Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification (CES), and/or ACSM Register Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), and/or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP)
Benefits
Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We've recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at [click to reveal website link] and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Exercise Physiologist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status