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Exercise Physiologist

SSM Health, Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States, 53913

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Exercise Physiologist

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SSM Health

WI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Schedule: Full time | Day Shift | 36 Weekly Hours

Starting Pay: 20.94+/hr. (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)

Sign On Bonus: Available for external qualified candidates

Location: Baraboo, WI

Job Summary Provides direct patient care to cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients including various types of monitoring, education and therapeutic exercise programs.

Job Responsibilities

Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients (often with cardiovascular or pulmonary disease) within a rehabilitation setting

Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescription according to the patient's response

Provides patient testing before and after rehabilitation including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance

Assesses hemodynamic response and patient tolerance to activity progression and utilizes information to provide appropriate exercise prescription

Performs appropriate documentation of monitored ambulation, education and discharge planning per departmental policies, guidelines and practices as pertinent for setting

Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a health related field

Experience

Completion of internship in a Cardiopulmonary Rehab program

Physical Requirements

Constant standing

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication

Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc

Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more)

Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry

Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive motions

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs

Occasional lifting/moving patients

Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors

Occasional driving

Rare crawling

Required Professional Licenses and/or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type Employee

Department 3002010012 WI Dell Cardiac Rehab

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)

Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members instant access to earned wages (fees may apply) before payday

Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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