Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Cardiac Exercise Physiologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join West Valley Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

West Valley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Cardiac Exercise Physiologist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist you will plan, deliver and evaluate programs for Cardiac Rehabilitation, supervise exercise for special populations, nutrition counseling and weight management, and general health wellness programs. You will function in a team environment, providing quality care to our patients as a primary focus. In this role:

• You will create individualized therapy plans to meet patients ADL, recreational, vocational, and general health goals
• You will implement therapy plans according to appropriate step levels, clinical pathways, and program policies
• You will instruct patients in proper exercise techniques for all modes of exercise, including warm-up, cool-down, stretching, and use of all equipment
• You will analyze test results and provides appropriate recommendations for exercise prescription and lifestyle modification
• You will monitor and progress of patients based on risk stratification, subjective, and objective responses to prescribed therapy
• You will demonstrate skill and accuracy in rest and exercise blood pressure monitoring, general fitness testing, EKG prepping and lead recognition, arrhythmia detection, EKG interpretation, and recognition of adverse clinical signs and symptoms
• You will develop and teach education programs to cardiac patients, employees, and the general community
• You will serve as an expert exercise therapy resource in the clinical setting, showing ability to adapt treatment plan for multiple cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases

What qualifications you will need:

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  American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification within 30 days of hire
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and Certification within 6 months of hire
• ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist preferred
• Bachelor’s degree of Exercise Physiology or closely related field required: Coursework in Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Pathophysiology, and Lifestyle Modification. Masters of Science in exercise physiology preferred
• Education and experience in EKG interpretation
• Preferred 2 years’ experience working in a cardiac rehabilitation setting

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

West Valley Medical Center (WVMC) provides a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to high-quality patient care. Located in Caldwell, Idaho, this 150 plus bed facility comes nationally accredited. We have consistently been awarded for performance and clinical outcomes. The WVMC team is comprised of 800 employees and volunteers. Our three-story hospital has several off-site community clinics. In 2017 WVMC was named among the Top 100 Hospitals for the fourth consecutive year.

Located within The Treasure of the Valley, WVMC stands as a pillar of excellence for our friendly community. Caldwell offers a family-friendly culture with walking paths, recreational parks, two golf courses, the Boise River as well as a short commute to Boise and countless outdoor adventures.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the nation – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and West Valley Medical Center are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiac Exercise Physiologist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.