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Exercise Physiologist-Entry Level

Samaritan Health Services
  • Corvallis, OR
    21 days ago

    Job Description

    • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
      • Participates as a team member to provide comprehensive rehabilitative care to participants who suffer from cardiovascular & pulmonary disease. Responsible for the individual exercise prescriptions and safe effective therapy during exercise classes. Assesses physiologic responses to exercise and intervenes in emergencies. Provides health teaching and promotion.
    • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
      • The Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab teams at Samaritan Health Services design programs to help people who have been diagnosed with heart issues, asthma, COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema), bronchiectasis, fibrotic or interstitial diseases of the lung. Staff creates safe and structured exercise programs and provides education on disease management and self-care.
    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      • BS degree in Exercise Physiology required.
      • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
      • ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
      • ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) preferred.
    • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
      • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
      • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
      • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
      • Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
      • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
      • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      • Rarely
        (1 - 10% of the time)

        Occasionally
        (11 - 33% of the time)

        Frequently
        (34 - 66% of the time)

        Continually
        (67 – 100% of the time)

        CLIMB - STAIRS

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

        KNEEL (on knees)

        SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

        SIT

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

        CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

        SQUAT Repetitive

        ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

        REACH - Upward

        WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

        LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

        CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

        CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

        ROTATE TRUNK Standing

        FINGER DEXTERITY

        MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

        PINCH Fingers

        PULL (0-20 pounds force)

        STAND

        BEND FORWARD at waist

        REACH - Forward

        GRASP Hand/Fist

        PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

        PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

        PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

        PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCorvallis, OR

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)unmatched
    • Cardiologyunmatched
    • Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
    • Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
    • Drug Interactionsunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Geriatricsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Terminologyunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Pediatricsunmatched
    • Physiologyunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Preventive Medicineunmatched
    • Pulmonary Diseaseunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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