Exercise Physiologist at Kootenai Health – Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Exercise Physiologist

Position Summary:

The Exercise Physiologist delivers specialized assessment, evaluation, education, and exercise monitoring for patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions. Using a patient’s medical history, exercise risk profile, current health status and current physical condition, the physiologist develops individualized exercise prescriptions, tracks progress, and supports safe, evidence-based rehabilitation to improve functional capacity and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts patient assessments to determine appropriate care plans

• Leads and directs patient activity and education classes while working collaboratively with team members and students to provide patient care, using creativity and professional experience in accordance with general department procedures and policies

• Provides educational information related to cardiopulmonary disease and processes, nutrition, psychosocial, medications and related topics to patients, professionals and at community events

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• · Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Physiology or Kinesiology is required. Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology preferred

• 1 year of experience specifically in Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation preferred

• BLS required

• Certification relative to Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, i.e. ACSM CEP or AACVPR CCRP, preferred

• Able to monitor and interpret 3 lead EKGs

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.