Clinical Exercise Physiologist

As our Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation, you will help patients effectively receive exercise physiology services, so they can improve their cardiac health and overall well-being in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of St. Alexius Medical Center.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations and individual sessions for patients in inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. You will be expected to demonstrate good patient assessment skills, develop comprehensive plans of care, and collaborate effectively with physicians and professional staff.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology, ability to independently problem-solve, make decisions, and effectively manage time and interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates good knowledge of cardiac rhythms, drugs, lab values, cardiac anatomy, and cardiac conditions in developing a plan of care for individual patients
• Effectively considers the patient's age, pain, understanding, communication, social, emotional, and educational needs in developing a plan of care
• Demonstrates ability to perform initial evaluations and individual sessions for patients in inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation
• Documentation on patient charts demonstrating the following: prior level of function, pain, effective treatment plan, presence of goals, evidence that the patient is involved in decision-making, the patient's response to treatment, and ongoing plans
• Daily charges accurately reflect time spent and services provided to the patient
• Effectively works to update care plans, patient education, and new medical device training as required

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology with a preferred defined curriculum in Cardiac Rehabilitation.  Certification in Federal DOT drug testing, Breath Alcohol Testing, Spirometry, Audiology, and knowledge in various consortium driven functional capacity evaluation methodologies
• Ability to operate computers and enter data.  Ability to multi task and change direction and plans during the day as circumstances change.  Ability to independently problem solve and make decisions.  Strong listening, oral and written communication skills are important.  The ability to manage conflict effectively and develop interdependent and positive interpersonal relationships with others, both within thedepartment and with staff in other departments

Preferred

• Preferred experience providing direct patient care in a clinical setting – Cardiac Rehab or Occupational Medicine or in personal training.
• Preferred ACSM Certified exercise Physiologist or ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.