Cardiopulmonary Exercise Therapist, Per Diem bei Adventist Health Portland
Adventist Health Portland · Sonora, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Sonora
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
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Job Summary:
Helps patients regain function in their cardiac and respiratory systems following a debilitating injury or illness. Establishes and maintains exercise programs for outpatients within cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation patient care.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in exercise physiology, physical education or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
- Master's Degree: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Develops treatment programs tailored specifically to a given patient, guiding patients through their treatment regimen, and applying heat, water or massage therapy.
- Monitors and designs exercise and nutritional programs for patients within cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation issues.
- Identifies unique risk factors, such as hypertension, smoking, poor diet and being overweight, that may be contributing to the patient’s health problems. Suggests interventions, including medical treatments and lifestyle changes, to reduce health risks.
- Educates and supports the patient in making changes, such as eating healthier foods, quitting smoking and increasing physical activity.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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