Exercise Physiologist

CHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

JOB SUMMARY

• Evaluates cardiac patients, plans and implements a cardiac rehabilitation program. Demonstrates competencies in the care and service to our customers.
• Administers appropriate treatments to patients; knowledge and skills in EKG interpretation, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, fitness equipment.
• Fosters communication with other EPs, nurses, doctors, patients and family, and other hospital personnel to establish department rapport; attends and provides quality input to team meetings and applicable hospital meetings.
• Maintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient charts; completes reports in a timely and thorough manner.
• Attends department and hospital inservices; assists in department CQI processes; attends annual conferences annually if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
• Required: Completion of BS degree in Exercise Physiology
• Preferred: N/A
• Experience
• Required: 12 week Internship
• Licensure/Certifications
• Required: American Heart Association CPR
• Preferred: ACLS certification or complete within 12 months of employment