Supplemental Exercise Physiologist I - Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Join our Team We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.   Benefits We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn – Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes.
• Tuition.io – Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 20% is available for eligible full time employees.
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable)
• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at Midtown and Eastside, Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. Subject to availability. 
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

NOTE: This is a supplemental position and is as needed. 

     

Job Summary

The Cardiopulmonary Rehab Exercise Specialist performs a variety of clinical and technical tasks to create and maintain an optimal environment for the testing, training, and education of cardiac and pulmonary patients. They will serve as an advocate/coach to work with individuals who have or are at risk for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease. Exercise Specialists will be working with patients who have had recent cardiac or pulmonary events. Will use evidence-based practice when providing direct patient care while working on both the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab departments.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or similar (Kinesiology, PTA/OTA, sports medicine, etc.)

• Prefer a candidate who has experience in cardiac rehab or personal training, but not required
• Prefer a candidate who is certified through ACE (American Council on Exercise) or ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), but not required

 

Other keywords: Cardiac, Cardiac Rehab, Gateway, Exercise Physiologist, Supplemental, PRN, Personal trainer, ACE (American Council on Exercise), ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), Bachelor’s Degree, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, PTA/OTA, Sports Medicine