Exercise Physiologist - Senior
Overview
We are hiring for a Senior Exercise Physiologist at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
Shift Options : Full Time
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals UofL Health is focused on one mission : delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
- Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
- Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child / Spouse / Domestic Partner
- 401K with Employer Match
Responsibilities
The Master’s Prepared Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a clinical exercise professional educated with a working knowledge of pathophysiology, medications, and exercise testing and prescription for chronically-diseased individuals (education received at a master’s level).
The EP is responsible for implementing the fitness element of the cardiac / pulmonary rehab and lifestyle medicine programs.
The EP monitors the participant’s response to the fitness element of the intervention and communicates clinical issues to the RN and Medical Director.
Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan to ensure the quality and clinical effectiveness of the program and the safety of each participant.
Responsible for creating and implementing programs to match the participant’s lifestyle and interest. Develop and run programs to teach people about a healthy lifestyle.
Responsible for designing, administering and managing exercise programs for participants with chronic diseases. The position is also responsible for outcomes management, telemetry monitoring and database management.
Qualifications
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred) :
Education : Masters Required, Exercise Physiology
Accreditation : National certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. (RCEP or CEP). Must complete within 2 years of hire.
Experience (required and preferred) :
Current certification in BLS and ACLS required
Formal education / training in cardiac rehabilitation and or exercise physiology preferred.
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