Job Description:

This position, under direction of an Exercise Physiologist, is responsible for quality patient care to all program participants. In addition, assist in electrodiagnostic monitoring and patient evaluations.

Scope

Exercise Therapist scope is limited to basic testing, pre-defined exercises, and therapies only.

Job Essentials

Complete a general evaluation on new patients to determine therapy/treatment needs and to help determine improvement goals. Where additional health problems or complications are involved the Exercise Therapist refers evaluations to Exercise Physiologist.

Administer submaximal treadmill stress tests. 

Assist patients with prescribed therapeutic exercises.

Adapt exercise programs, as appropriate, to help patient meet improvement goals.

Accurately interprets EKGs and/or diagnostic tests.

Provide basic education to patients on exercise programs, health needs, and risks.

Complete appropriate documentation including evaluation reports and discharge summaries.

Clean, maintain, and inspect exercise equipment. Report repair/maintenance needs.

Coordinate care with other patient care providers, as appropriate, to ensure proper, continuous, and beneficial treatment.

Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Completes assignments accurately and on time as directed by Manager/Supervisor

Reports to work at scheduled time

Participate in evaluation of current practices, program improvement, and development of new procedures and practices to improve patient care.

Enhance knowledge in field of practice and stay up to date on industry trends and changes.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

Basic EKG interpretation and arrhythmia detection skills (or within 6 months of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

Actively enrolled in a Bachelors program (to be completed in 3-5 years)  at an accredited institution in the fields of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field (enrollment will be verified), Or

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology,  or a related field from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, ManualDexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling.

Location:

St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$21.14 - $32.63

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.