Job Description

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Gundersen Boscobel is seeking a Registered Nurse or Exercise Physiologist to join our cardiopulmonary rehab team!

What you will do:

• Implement and supervise clinic-based physical exercise programs in our certified cardiac rehab and pulmonary rehab programs.
• Collaborate with the referring providers and multidisciplinary teams in providing optimal patient care through appropriate and timely methods of communication.
• Serve as a professional resource for Gundersen Boscobel and our community.
• Monday through Friday day shifts; no weekends or holidays are required for this clinical position.

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​What will you get:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy attractive wages based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded.
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member.
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution.JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Opportunities for growth and development at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States.
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.

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​What you will need:

• • Associate degree in Nursing -or- Bachelor in Exercise Physiology 

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months of hire 

  • Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.  

  • Desire to work in a collaborative environment for the best patient outcomes. 

  • Successful completion of a clinical internship or advanced training in exercise physiology preferred. 

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.  Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The Exercise Physiologist focuses primarily on implementing and supervising the physical exercise programs for diseased and healthy populations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Effectively performs specified assessment preceding, during and after exercise, and initiates appropriate intervention to maintain safety of patient.
• Directs patients in the performance of prescribed exercise while at the facility and instructs patients in home exercise.
• Communicates the program philosophy and goals of the exercise program to patients and assists patients in establishing appropriate goals of rehabilitation.
• Implements appropriate teaching/counseling for patient and family members.
• Communicates effectively with team members to provide quality patient care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of various interventions and charts progress at appropriate intervals.
• Obtains appropriate physician referrals, patient information and assesses various referrals to Exercise Physiology.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.
• Works in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab department and is responsible for recording and monitoring patient vitals and physiological response to treatment.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or Cardiac Rehabilitation or Human Performance or a related field

DESIRED

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or Cardiac Rehabilitation or Human Performance or a related field

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

1 year successful completion of clinical internship.

DESIRED

1 year prior work experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR certification; Heart Saver, Rescue and Military training network CPR; or the American Red Cross CPR certification (CPR) except Citizen and Animal classes

DESIRED

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (tracked in elearning) American College of Sports Medicine Certified (ACSM)within one year of hire.

Age Specific Population Served:

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

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