Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary:

Works with patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic diseases and disorders to enhance quality of life, manage health risk and promote lasting health behavior change. Develops and administers programs designed to enhance aerobic endurance, cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance, balance and range of motion. Educates patients about testing, exercise program components, control of chronic disease and health conditions and clinical risk reduction.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with program coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) to develop patient exercise treatment plans and parameters based on clinical information and assessment. Oversees exercise sessions and acts as the exercise physiology resource to nursing staff and collaborates on patient care plans. Educates patient regarding exercise theories and guidelines
• Assists with patient enrollment and assesses any injury or problem. Follows up with patients to assess progress. Refers patients to physicians when necessary. Provides education on proper nutrition and exercise habits. Instructs patients on the proper ways to stretch and use equipment to avoid injury.
• Participates in educational activities and self-development: identifies projects within the area needing improvement and devises a plan for resolution. Assists in orientation of new staff and volunteers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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