Exercise Physiologist

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Exercise Physiologist today with Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Benefits

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as an Exercise Physiologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• You will provide expertise in the supervision of exercise ECG testing for stress treadmill and stress echocardiography as well as pharmacological stress testing.

• You will provide expertise in the development of phase I and II of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program.

• This position requires significant cognitive knowledge, including clinical evaluation of patients, knowledge of pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases and knowledge of 12 lead ECG, cardiac arrhythmias as well as normal and abnormal responses to level of exercise.

• Complies with the Memorial Health Compliance Program, related policies and procedures and the Code of Business Practices; reports instances of perceived and actual non-compliance to Team Leader or through other reporting mechanisms.

• Provides supervision of stress testing for low-moderate risk cardiac patients. Monitors patient for normal and abnormal responses to different levels of exercise. Promptly recognizes and treats complications of stress testing. Assists physicians and nurses with emergency situations within scope of care. Establishes an exercise plan for cardiopulmonary rehab patients including frequency, duration, mode, intensity and progression. Adjusts patients exercise plan in accordance with patient status, abilities and physical direction.

• Supervises cardiology technicians during cardiac stress testing (treadmill and thallium).

• Prepares reports and enters data in the MAX-1 stress system.

• Appropriately identifies indications and contraindications for exercise testing. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the ability to recognize and respond to serious arrhythmias.

• Educates patients, family and community regarding home exercise program and the use of home exercise equipment. Communicates effectively (written/verbal) with patients, physicians and other internal and external customers. Demonstrates professional behavior with a focus on Patient and Family Centered Care.

• Performs other related responsibilities as requested

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology or equivalent is required. Masters preferred.

• Familiarity with exercise equipment. Good physical and mental health, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity and ability to move quickly.

• BCLS and ACLS required.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience is preferred.

Memorial Health University Medical Center (~~~/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital , as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.

At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Exercise Physiologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.