UP Health System – Marquette

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!
 
 
Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.
 
 
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
And much more…
 
 
Position Summary:

Applies physical activity and behavioral interventions for clinical diseases and health conditions that have been shown to provide therapeutic and/or functional benefit.

Reports to:  Manager

FLSA:  Non-exempt 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Designs individual exercise prescriptions, sets goals, prescribes appropriate actions to meet the goals, implements plan. Performs risk factor stratification and education

Maintains a medical file on each patient and acts as a liaison between the physician and the patient.

Evaluates EKG and hemodynamic response to exercise for abnormalities, and terminates exercise or modifies exercise prescription accordingly.

Institutes emergency measures for patients with chest pain, arrhythmias and/or cardiac arrest.

Coordinates scheduling for patients and coverage by staff.

Supervise stress testing including but not limited to Nuclear stress testing (chemical and exercise), Stress echo, and Dobutamine.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Master's degree
*Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year in adult/ health fitness (Preferred)
1 year cardiac rehab experience (Preferred)

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran