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Exercise Physiologist

CHI Memorial Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $18.74 - $25.77 /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.

Requisition ID 2025-395416 Employment Type PRN Department Cardiac Rehabilitation Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700 Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities


Responsibilities

PRN- Days

The exercise physiologist in the Memorial Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention Department is accountable for implementing and supervising all phases of the physical exercise program. He/she is also responsible for the patient education related to physical exercise proper use of equipment documentation and any related research.

1. Interview/assess new cardiac and pulmonary patients for entry into a phase II monitored or phase III unmonitored cardiac or pulmonary program creating a patient chart with all the necessary completed forms required for entry to program.

2. Enter all required components into the Scott Care System for participation in phase II program to include demographics medical information exercise prescription quality of life surveys shortness of breath surveys and nutritional habits surveys.

3. Be able to measure participants height weight resting and exercise blood pressure oxygen saturation at rest and exercise resting and exercise EKG.

4. Develop an individualized treatment plan to encompass the following treatment domains: exercise nutrition smoking cessation psychosocial behavior and appropriate risk factor reduction.

5. Adhere to American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for contraindications for starting or continuing an exercise session.

6. Be able to conduct a 6 minute walk test at beginning and end of program measuring distance walked speed of walk MET level rest time and number of rest periods.

7. Be able to monitor pulmonary patients during a phase II exercise session using the Scott Care Software System.

8. Be able to complete a daily session report for a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation session with accurate editing of O2 saturation blood pressure rating of perceived exertion scale dyspnea scale comments to include breath sounds and response of patient to session.

9. Review patient progress with Medical Director/Supervising Physician every 30 days revising plan to assist patient to meet their maximum potential for improvement in exercise nutrition psychosocial behavior smoking cessation and risk factor reduction.


Qualifications

Graduate (BS degree) from approved exercise physiology/exercise science program at the University or college level.

BLS required. Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) with the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) within one year of being hired as a full time or part time employee and maintain certification while employed as an exercise physiologist this department.

12 months relevant experience with diseased and well population or Internship in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Experience with patient education arrhythmia recognitions and 12 lead EKG interpretation. Training in Scott Care EKG telemetry monitoring system one on one coaching relative to lifestyle management & risk reduction PhysioControl EKG monitor/defibrillator exercise prescription cardiovascular and pulmonary disease process interview skills patient assessment skills use of all exercise equipment oxygen saturation monitoring.

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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