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Position Summary:

The Exercise Physiologist works with patients challenged with cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic diseases and disorders as well as with apparently healthy populations to enhance quality of life, manage health risk and promote lasting health behavior change. The Exercise Physiologist develops and administers programs designed to enhance aerobic endurance, cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance, balance and range of motion. The Exercise Physiologist educates their patients about testing, exercise program components, clinical and lifestyle self-care for control of chronic disease and health conditions and clinical risk reduction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

+ Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or related field

+ American Heart Association BLS

+ Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM) required within 4 months of hire

+ American Heart Association ACLS required within 4 months of hire

+ 500 hours of practical experience in a clinical exercise program

Preferred

+ Masters of Science in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or related field

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

+ Provides direct patient exercise session monitoring, risk reduction education and progressive exercise prescription for patients with a wide range of clinical health conditions.

+ Actively participates in the case management of patients by communicating and facilitating interactions with physicians, staff and other departments, providing thorough documentation per regulatory requirements.

+ Completes all clerical procedures related to integrating documentation for patient care and patient education.

+ Completes other duties as assigned to the department supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

+ Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

+ Creativity, problem analysis and decision making

+ Ability to work varied shifts

+ Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality

+ Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment

+ Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight

+ Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

+ Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Schedule Requirements

+ This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

+ The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

+ On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

+ Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

+ Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

+ Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

+ Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

+ Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

+ Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

+ Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

+ Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

+ Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

+ Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

+ Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

+ Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

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