Exercise Physiologist - Kalamazoo, United States - Ascension

Ascension
Ascension
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Kalamazoo, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

We Are Hiring:
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Department:Cardiac Rehabilitation

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Schedule:PRN

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Hospital:Ascension Borgess Hospital

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Location:Kalamazoo, MI


What You Will Do:
Implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients.

  • Provide patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
  • Plan and teache exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitor patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
  • Recognize contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
  • Provide exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
  • Ensure department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepares develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.
  • Provide oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:


  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Why Join Our Team:
Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates.

When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.


Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.

Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:


Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice


Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Salary Description:
From $19.48 an hour
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