Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab in Boulder, Colorado at Boulder Community Health

Exercise Physiologist - Cardiacpulmonary Rehab Specialist
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$22.88 - $34.33 an hour - Half-Time Days, 24 hours per week

Boulder Community Health is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for Cardiopulmonary Rehab who will be responsible for all phases of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, including Phase I inpatient education and Phase II monitored exercise sessions. This role plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the educational and exercise components of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs for both inpatient and outpatient populations.

Benefits:
•Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
•Dental and Vision insurance
•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
•Paid Time Off
•Education assistance program
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
•BA/BS exercise physiology/kinesiology
•BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
•ACSM Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist preferred
•At least six months of internship or experience in a Rehab setting preferred.
•EKG interpretation experience preferred
•Heath Coach or Personal Trainer experience preferred
•Experience with computer applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities
•Delivers high quality patient care as outlined in the patient’s treatment plan, putting the patient’s safety and needs above all by providing a nurturing environment, continuous positive feedback and firm direction to achieve a positive outcome.
•Performs all phases of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation to include: Phase I inpatient education, Phase II monitored exercise sessions.
•Responsible for scheduling and authorizing Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation patients and fielding patient questions regarding all aspects of the rehabilitation process.
•Utilizes hospital reports to indicate which patients are suitable for rehabilitation.
•Performs initial patient interview and intake assessment/risk stratification on new patients.
•Performs pre and post exercise function tests on patients while monitoring resting/exercise heart rate, blood pressures, oxygen saturation and EKG.
•Creates and implements exercise prescriptions for different patient populations.
•Leads exercise sessions while maintaining exercise restrictions for individual patients, proper biomechanics, and monitoring patient’s exercise safety.
•Develops and implements patient education sessions and educational guidance for risk factor management of patients.
•Reports to physician abnormal patient data findings.
•Initiates Life Support in the event of patient compromise.
•Keeps records required by CMS to document appropriate involvement of provider/physician.
•Documents all patient physiological parameters and rehabilitation progress within the medical record

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.