Exercise Physiologist - Per Diem

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Saint Mary's Hospital is looking for an Exercise Physiologist to join our mission-drive Cardiac Wellness/Rehab team. The Exercise Physiologist in collaboration with the Clinical Manager develops and implements educational and exercise programs for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients.

What will you do:

• Provide patient assessment.

• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions.

• Monitor patients exercise programs.

• Establishes education for patients of the multi-phase cardiac rehabilitation and related community outreach primary/secondary prevention programs in the Section of Cardiology.

• Provides support in research /grant projects as they relate to exercise science, and primary and secondary prevention.

• Assists in the performance of metabolic exercise stress tests to a high-risk adult population in the Exercise Lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Bachelor's degree from an accredited program of Exercise Physiology Required

• Specialization in Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred. Master's degree preferred

• 2 years experience in providing clinical support and program development in a hospital based Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Program.

• Current AHA Basic Life Support certificate.

• ACSM / ACKS certification preferred.

• Knowledge of basic electrocardiography; assessment of cardiovascular status; knowledge of cardiac pharmacology.

• Exercise leadership and patient teaching skills.

Highlights

• Per Diem

• Mission-Driven Team Environment

• Engaged Leadership

Facility Information

Saint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.