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Providence St. Joseph Health Associate Exercise Physiologist in Walla Walla, Washington
Description The primary function of the Exercise Specialist is to implement and supervise the physical exercise program in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and other programs which include an exercise component. Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation and complicated Pulmonary Rehabilitation services, the plan will be established by the Cardiac Rehab RN. Rehabilitation Programs established by the Physical or Occupational Therapist will be established by the PT or OT. Phase III Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation programs designed as maintenance or non-rehabilitation exercise programs for individuals with conditions that have lead to deconditioning, this position will be responsible for establishing the program. This position will then be responsible for monitoring and modifying individual and group exercise programs for participants in the programs, as appropriate for the medical condition of the individuals served, including those on telemetry. This will include Assessing pulse, cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen saturations, and providing motivational and educational information to participants. This position will also coordinate and case manage those individuals involved in Phase III and Wellness Programs. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Shift Details: Part-time, 5 hours weekly, Day shift Required Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Exercise Science or equivalent educ/experience Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or equivalent educ/experience Upon hire: Provider Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association 6 months Cardiac rehabilitation in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other medical field Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a reti