Exercise Physiologist
The posted compensation range of $22.95 - $33.28 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Chandler, Arizona,has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.
For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.
The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding.
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Responsibilities
THE CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAM at Chandler Regional Medical Center is a comprehensive program which includes education and supervised exercise to help facilitate a safe and successful recovery for those with heart disease, or those at high risk of developing heart disease. The Cardiac Rehab program is comprised of three phases each designed to meet the needs of the patients. Phase I (Inpatient), and PHII and PHIII (Outpatient). The inpatient staff work 8 hour shifts coverage 5 days a week. The outpatient staff work 10 hour shifts on M-W-F and the remaining hours are covered on Tuesday and Thursday’s to meet incoming patient needs. The staff consists of RN’s, Exercise Physiologists, and a registered dietitian who floats to this department to meet the cardiac diet education needs.
Job Summary / Purpose
This position contributes to the mission and vision of CHI Health by collaborating with the cardiac/pulmonary rehab staff, cardiologists, the Heart Institute staff, hospital staff, outreach staff, and maintenance personnel to provide safe care utilizing best practice guidelines.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care considering the patient’s needs, which promotes a positive quality work environment
- Establishes and updates exercise prescriptions, collaborates with primary care physicians, cardiologists, pulmonologists and patients in goal-setting.
- Orientates patients to the exercise equipment and safety issues.
- Performs functional fitness testing and conducts body composition analysis.
- Provides patient education for cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab.
Qualifications
Miinimum:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology or related field
Minimum two years current experience working in a Cardiac Rehab Unit.
Required Licensure and Certifications:
Current American Heart Association BLS card
ACLS within 6 months of hire.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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