Exercise Physiologist PRN - Pulmonary Rehab

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Exercise Physiologist PRN - Pulmonary Rehab you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Valley Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for providing individualized, goal directed care and education to patients using the systematic process of assessment, implementation, and evaluation. The Exercise Physiologist will analyze the patients' fitness to help them improve or maintain good health. They will help patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions, like pulmonary disease, regain their health. This position requires proficiency in cardiac and pulmonary care to ensure the delivery of high service standards while promoting excellent patient experience.

What you will do in this role:

• Utilizes the systematic process of assessment, implementation and evaluation while caring for individual patients and families.
• Demonstrates appropriate judgment, priority setting skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Consistently and effectively organizes and utilizes available resources.
• Communicates effectively with patients in a caring and empathetic manner regarding their diagnosis, plan of care and goals of treatment.
• Communicates effectively with referring physicians regarding the status of their patients receiving therapy.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.
• Attends departmental and hospital meetings, rounding (such as barrier rounds), consultations or conferences as required to contribute to patient care.
• Works within a team to improve the effectiveness of service delivery and positive outcome measures.
• Maintains up to date documentation in accordance with standards of practice.
• Punctual and complete attendance with hours of employment, work schedule, documentation, meetings, and conferences.
• Maintains and provides documentation to Valley Regional Medical Center of current professional licensure and CPR certification and meets annual competency standards.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional associations.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assists in development of clinical educational programs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor of Science with an emphasis on Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, and/or Kinesiology.
• National fitness related certification preferred.
• Clinical experience in a pulmonary setting is required
• CCRP certification is preferred within 2 years of employment.
• BCLS required; ACLS preferred
• Must be able to work weekdays

Benefits

Valley Regional Medical Center, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women's department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"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 - Pulmonary Rehab 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