Exercise Physiologist - PRN

Job Requirements
A Day in the Life of a Exercise Physiologist

The Exercise Physiologist will perform patient care, education, and documentation. This position is responsible for overseeing the safety of the rehabilitation program's exercise components such as equipment orientation and exercise prescription and instruction.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Completes intake assessments for new patients.
• Coordinates with a multidisciplinary team on evaluation of new patients to determine treatment and exercise program needs as well as safe, continuous, adaptable and beneficial treatment of existing patients.
• Creates individualized treatment plans, ensures treatment plans are up to date throughout program, and monitors outcomes and discharge plans on cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.
• Provides education to patients and family members on diagnosis, individual risk factors, lifestyle modifications, and symptom monitoring.
• Performs functional assessments, body composition analysis, and assessment of lower extremity abilities.
• Measures and monitors patient vital signs such as heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.
• Provides clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels; including equipment orientation, exercise prescription, and exercise instruction.
• Documents patient care in electronic health record.
• Performs nicotine cessation counseling on an individual inpatient basis and in a group setting as part of the Commit to Quit program.
• Supports local chapter of Mended Hearts by identifying and coordinating appropriate patient visits.
• Ensures calibration and maintenance of exercise and testing equipment
• Participates in the development/implementation and revision of quality control, process improvement, and quality management.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to self-motivate in completion of duties
• Ability to work well with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and the public
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, respond positively to changes in the workload and work as a team player
• Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation
• Knowledge of medical terminology and kinesiology
• Ability to respond to emergencies with required professional skills

Here is What You Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science
• Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
• 1 Year: AHA ACLS required within 1 year of start date

Nice to Have:

• ACSM Certification or equivalent
• Recent and relevant experience in cardiovascular field
• Training in Nicotine Cessation Education

About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!