Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Per Diem - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Beverly Hills, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Electrocardiogram, Exercise Science, Fitness, Identify Issues, Nutrition, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Training Program
LOCATION
Beverly Hills, CA
POSTED
25 days ago

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you!

We are seeking a knowledgeable and conscientious Clinical Exercise Physiologist for this independent role in our Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. Our innovative and experienced team of cardiology specialists offers a full range of studies to diagnose multiple conditions affecting the heart.

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at the Smidt Heart Institute gives cardiology patients tools to improve their health and fitness. Services include monitored exercise programs, nutrition advice and stress management. We are looking to supplement our staff with an Exercise Physiologist, who would assist the RN Rehabilitation Coordinator with the following:

  • Implements an appropriate exercise training program for participants
  • Assesses patient before, during and after exercise
  • Exercise patient while monitoring EKG, oxygen saturations, Blood Pressure and Short of Breath and fatigue ratings
  • Recognizes when premature termination is warranted and takes appropriate actions
  • Revises/implements patient training sessions - tailors instructions to individual patient learning needs as indicated

Qualifications

Education:

  • Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science required

License/Certifications:

  • BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
  • ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred or willing to obtain within one year from start date

Experience:

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiac Rehab programs preferred
  • Previous experience in dysrhythmia detection and identification, Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness programs and designing exercise prescriptions preferred

About the Company

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.

Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://www.cedars-sinai.org