Exercise Physiologist - Per Diem

Wage Range: $31.48 - $50.38 per hour

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Job Summary
The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for case managing patients enrolled in the cardiac rehabilitation program, for providing wellness and fitness related services to the public as well as EvergreenHealth employees.
Primary Duties

• Implements behavior change strategies to facilitate modification in the patient’s cardiac risk factor profile.
• Identifies and facilitates referrals to other healthcare providers (i.e. Psychiatrist, Dietician, Vocational Counselor, etc.) as determined by the patient’s treatment plan.
• Serves as liaison between the patient and other healthcare providers to provide a continuum of care.
• Conducts initial assessment of patients and develop a treatment plan tailored to meet patient and program goals.
• Provides surveillance of patients during exercise and make adjustments to their exercise regime when indicated. The surveillance includes but not limited to EKG and hemodynamic responses and interpretation. Provides home exercise guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, and cardiovascular disease testing and treatments
• Current American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers by date of hire
• ACSM Exercise Specialist or RCEP certification within 6 months of hire
• Strong skillset in ECG/arrhythmia recognition
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field.
• Experience in exercise prescription group exercise supervisor, and age appropriate education with cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation patients
• Current Healthcare Provider ACLS certification within three (3) months of hire

DESIRED for the position:

• Experience in all phases of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Experience in case management and creating individual treatment plans for cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Two (2) years of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation
• Master’s degree in exercise science or related field.

Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking

View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible EvergreenHealth team members by clicking on the link below.

2023 Benefits Guide