Exercise Physiologist

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:

CO:

Colorado Springs
Department:
Cardiology

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Day and Night Rotation
Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

Summary:

Develops exercise prescription, oversees exercise progression/ability of patients, and/or performs diagnostic tests.

• Monitor, assess, treat, and document patient tolerance of exercise in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing assessment data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescriptions according to patient response.
• Recognizes contraindications to exercise, abnormal patient responses, and responds appropriately to all situations.
• Provides exercise and disease management education for patients, peers and the community.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire
• Cert Clin Exercise Specialist
• ACSM within 12 months.
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field. Preferred:
  Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  None required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.

• Recognition:
  Performance bonus and performance-based pay increases; market reviews of base pay.
• Health and wellness:
  Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support; discounted gym memberships;
  Free  membership; voluntary benefits; time away from work (PTO, family medical leave, Colorado FAMLI, leaves of absence).
• Retirement and savings: 403(b) with employer matching; 457(b) may be available; flexible spending accounts; HSA available with HD plan.
• Education and career growth:
  Tuition assistance programs; access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development; assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.