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Gundersen Tri-County is seeking an Exercise Physiologist! This is your opportunity to provide care to patients in Tri County's brand-new hospital. We serve patients in three primary care clinics, a 25-bed critical-access hospital, and in an Urgent Care and Emergency Department. What you will do:Implement and supervise a physical exercise program patientsWorks cooperatively with the healthcare team to improve the quality of patient care services deliveredServe as a professional resource for Tri County Memorial and the communityCasual position-pick up hours when able8-hour day shifts​​What will you get:Close-knit, small town communityOpportunities for growth and development​​What do you need:Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Exercise PhysiologyACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months of hireSuccessful completion of a clinical internship or advanced training in exercise physiology

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.  Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse/Specialist or Exercise Physiologist implements and supervises a physical exercise program for disease and healthy populations. The employee communicates, organizes, and works cooperatively as a member of the healthcare team to continuously improve the quality of patient care services delivered. The employee serves as a professional resource for the department, the health care team, and the community.
 

Main Responsibilities:

1. Effectively performs specified assessment preceding, during and after exercise, and initiates appropriate intervention to maintain safety of patient.
2. Directs patients in the performance of prescribed exercise while at the facility and instructs patients in home exercise.
3. Communicates the program philosophy and goals of the exercise program to patients and assists patients in establishing appropriate goals of rehabilitation.
4. Implements appropriate teaching/counseling for patient and family members.
5. Communicates effectively with team members to provide quality patient care.
6. Evaluates effectiveness of various interventions and charts progress at appropriate intervals.
7. Obtains appropriate physician referrals, patient information and assesses various referrals to Exercise Physiology with also including Pulmonary Rehabilitation and PAD programs.
9. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing, or Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology or equivalent. 

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

Successful completion of clinical internship or advance training

DESIRED  

1-3 years of experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months of hire

DESIRED

ACSM Exercise Specialist or Exercise Physiology Registry

Age Specific Population Served:

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Nikki Frahm-Ward

Recruiter Email Address:

nmfrahmw@gundersenhealth.org

Equal Opportunity Employer