We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALDPosition Overview: Responsible for assessing the safety of all patients while participating in therapeutic exercise.
Monitors appropriate use of equipment.
Works with healthcare professionals to design exercise programs to meet special health needs of each patient.
Designs personal exercise programs for patients.
Works independently with cardiac rehab class participants by monitoring the patients vitals ensuring their responses to exercise are appropriate and be prepared take medical intervention if needed.
Communicates effectively with the healthcare professionals through the electronic medical record.
Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: exercise physiology or related field CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support TYPICAL EXPERIENCE2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.
In-depth knowledge of exercise testing, exercise equipment and quality control.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize independently with follow through in a timely manner.
Ability to design, implement, and supervise individualized exercise prescriptions for people with chronic disease and disabling conditions.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours:8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $50.16 to $62.69 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location.
This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.
Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.
Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health.
