Exercise Physiologist

Employment Type : Part time

Shift : Day Shift

Description :

Saint Mary's Hospital is looking for a Per Diem Exercise Physiologist to join our mission-drive Cardiac Wellness / Rehab team.

This position is responsible for patient assessment, development of individualized exercise prescriptions, monitoring of exercise programs, contributing to program development and patient education for patients of the multi-phase cardiac rehabilitation and related community outreach primary / secondary prevention programs in the Section of Cardiology. The Exercise Physiologist coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

What you will do :

Assists in developing appropriate exercise prescriptions and treatment regimen for an adult population of cardiac rehab patients

Provides comprehensive education regarding exercise and overall health promotion for normal and high risk populations

Functions independently in the exercise laboratory to prepare patients for various forms of exercise testing and perform the exercise tests under the supervision of the cardiologist.

interacts in a positive manner with colleagues and creates a collaborative work environment. Initiates open communication, conveys positive intent, offers assistance.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or Health / Fitness Required

Specialization in Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred. Master's degree preferred.

2 years' experience in providing clinical support and program development in a hospital based Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Program preferred.

Current AHA Basic Life Support certificate.

ACSM and ACLS certification preferred.

Knowledge of basic electrocardiography; assessment of cardiovascular status; knowledge of cardiac pharmacology.

Exercise leadership and patient teaching skills.

Highlights

Flexible Schedule

Mission-Driven Team Environment

PER DIEM

About Trinity Health Of New England :

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran