Exercise Physiologist - Therapeutic Cardiac Rehabilitation Services

Exercise Physiologist - Therapeutic Cardiac Rehabilitation Services

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Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Therapeutic Cardiac Services (Billings Clinic Clinic) req9688

Shift: Day

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage DOE: $22.78 - 28.48

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for assisting the patient in achieving their optimal functional capacity through exercise, education, and risk factor modification. They will implement and supervise exercise prescriptions for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic populations, provide education on safe and prudent exercise principles, and develop appropriate risk reduction/treatment plans. They will communicate with the rehabilitation staff and other health care providers as part of a comprehensive health care team.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Prepares and adjusts individual exercise prescriptions in accordance with patient status, policy, and/or physician recommendations.
• Performs exercise with program participants demonstrating correct body position and technique, along with proper use of equipment to prevent injury and to follow exercise prescription.
• Assists with emergency care according to cardiac rehabilitation policy and within expertise/certification.
• Monitors program participants and reports inappropriate responses to prescribed exercise. Adds or eliminates exercise as needed.
• Documents initial and daily assessment data in participant's records.
• Provides education for participants regarding home exercise programs, use of exercise equipment, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Works with patients in the development and implementation of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or metabolic risk reduction plan. Prepares progress reports and final summaries, and documents outcomes for the participants.
• Assists in the development and participates in wellness clinics, health fairs, and outreach clinics as appropriate. Assists in the development/updating of policies and procedures and educational materials as indicated.