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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Exercise Physiologist? At Methodist Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Exercise Physiologist like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
What You Will Do In This Role:
The Exercise Physiologist works independently and/or in conjunction with other cardiopulmonary rehabilitation team members to evaluate, assess and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and an individualized program tailored to each patient’s needs in both the in and outpatient settings. Ensures therapeutic goals are tailored toward achieving optimal physical and psychosocial well-being through lifestyle changes of the individual. A Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation knowledge base is essential in the areas of exercise physiology, human development and aging, functional anatomy and biomechanics, human behavior, psychology, pathophysiology, risk factors, health appraisal and fitness testing, electrocardiography, emergency procedures and safety, and exercise prescription. Works collaboratively with patient care team members. Provides teaching to both patients and staff as appropriate. Serves as part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team to meet identified operational needs of the department.
Essential Job Functions:
Provide an individual Exercise Prescription at time of patient admission based on ACSM guidelines utilizing submaximal Exercise Treadmill Test or 6 Minute Walk as a means to establish functional capacity of the patient. Calculates VO2 max / VO2 reserve and METS (metabolic equivalents on admission and throughout the program. Implements PAD (peripheral artery disease) protocol as appropriate
Monitors: Blood pressure, pre, during and post exercise; oxygen saturation utilizing pulse oximetry for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation or respiratory compromised patient; Blood Glucose using the Accucheck bedside monitoring equipment on patients with diabetes.
Applies consistent knowledge in ECG rhythm identification and reports abnormalities to the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation RN or RT. Performs 12-lead ECG (electrocardiogram) when indicated.
Evaluates patient prior to an exercise session for contraindications for starting the exercise session. Performs body composition/BMI/anthropometric and other assessments when indicated, and updates and individualizes the exercise prescription for each patient after each exercise session. Monitors exercise adherence and provides exercise counseling when needed, and participate in the monitoring, documentation, and communication of the patient’s response to the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (ITP) throughout the program.
Provides patient education, to include but not limited to, risk factors for coronary artery disease, use and safe use of exercise equipment, breathing techniques, home exercise program, body composition, METS, exercise prescription and related topics i.e. Target heart rate, Rating of Perceived Exertion and Dyspnea scales, Exercise mode, intensity, frequency and duration.
Provides the majority of the content and experience for the Exercise Physiology intern to successfully complete and master the role upon graduation.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:
Education: Bachelor’s or higher degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, or equivalent related degree
Experience: One of the following:
1. Evidence of formal internship completion in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and exercise prescription – OR –
2. One year of exercise physiologist experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation or a clinical cardiovascular setting
Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
Preferred: ASCM Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification (CES), and/or ACSM Register Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), and/or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP)
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is a full service hospital with over 260 beds. We provide specialized services for liver cancer care, emergency care, weight loss surgery, urology surgery, vascular surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, colorectal surgery and behavioral health care. We are a designated Center of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Excellence. This is awarded by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Our Sexual Assault Response Team provides a compassionate environment for sexual assault survivors ages 13+. We have received consecutive Grade A scores from the Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade survey. We rank in the nation’s top quartile for patient experience.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Exercise Physiologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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