Exercise Physiologist - Rifle, United States - Grand River Health

Description

BASIC FUNCTION: The Exercise Physiologist functions as a collaborative member of the Cardiopulmonary Services team. Responsible for overseeing the daily patient care activities in cardiac rehabilitation while performing cardiac rehabilitation functions for Grand River Hospital District (GRHD). Key responsibilities and duties include direct patient care in assisting patients with cardiac rehabilitation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops problem based exercise programs and plans of care for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
• Provides or oversees cardiac rehab classes for patients recovering from heart attacks or coronary events, cardiac surgery, etc.
• Develops and provides individualized clinical interventions and patient education activities and evaluates effectiveness.
• Reviews patient history, medications and other pertinent information as a part of program development for each patient.
• Educates patients on nutrition and lifestyle education in conjunction with Health Education department.
• Performs initial assessments on patients before beginning a cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Monitors patient vitals during classes, documents patient progress and pertinent clinical documentation, reports patient progress and activities to Physicians.
• Recognizes any significant participant conditions such as dysrhythmia, abnormal blood pressure responses, change in participant status, chest pain and takes appropriate action; reports to primary or referring Physicians
• Communicates interdepartmentally and with referring Physicians as needed.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or similar required.
• Must have current BLS certification and must maintain current status throughout employment.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment with current status required to be maintained throughout employment.
• Four years of experience of critical care or cardiac rehabilitation experience preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $ $35.00 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
• Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area's health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities' first choice in quality healthcare.