Exercise Physiologist

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California.  Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Position Summary:

Delivers exercise/cardiac stress programs as outlined by the Cardiovascular Care team.

Incumbents in this position shall comply with all applicable laws and rules including the Dignity Health Standards of Conduct and Dignity Health policies and procedures that apply to his/her job responsibilities, seek guidance when in doubt, promptly report any potential or suspected violation of Dignity Health Standards of Conduct, Dignity Health policy or procedure or applicable laws/regulations and when requested, assist Dignity Health personnel in investigating all allegations of violation. When called upon, the incumbent shall assist in risk evaluation and work collaboratively with facility/entity leaders to implement, monitor and mitigate risk corrective plans outlined by the Compliance program.

Responsibilities may include:
- Assists in exercise/treatment of patients as directed by ordering clinicians and under the direct supervision of the clinician on site and/or licensed supervising staff member. Clearly communicates and documents vital information to the clinician regarding progression, complications, concerns, etc.
- Assists echo tech and other care team members in exercise prescription of individual patients.
- Assists patient in exercise setup (i.e., electrode placement, blood pressure, heart rate), equipment setup, and assists patient on/off equipment as needed.
- Monitors patients' physiological response to exercise (i.e., heart rate, blood pressure RPE scale, exercise tolerance, rhythm interpretation, and signs and symptoms).
- Collects patient medical records, graded exercise tests and labs, and other necessary information needed to perform exercise test.
- Assists in charting on patients. Completes monthly Medicare BIF forms and recertification.
- Works in collaboration with imaging team, physicians and other care team members to deliver quality care and services; communicates clearly to patient, promotes program, schedules patients as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology or related field or equivalent experience in a cardiac rehabilitation setting required.
- Substantial knowledge of the use of equipment typically found in a Cardiac Rehab Department including but not limited to computer, exercise equipment (i.e., treadmills, bicycles), heart monitors, crash cart, treadmill testing, EKG interpretation and MET level conversion.
- Current Health Provider BLS & ACLS through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience and training equivalent to those specified for an Exercise Test Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine preferred. Direct experience in exercise program planning, supervising and counseling with cardiovascular rehab patients in a cardiac rehab program highly preferred
- Master's degree in rehabilitation exercise physiology or related field preferred.

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