Exercise Physiologist

Posted:
11/11/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Neenah, Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Exercise Physiologist assists with assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care. Provides stress testing and monitored therapeutic exercise sessions, exercise prescription, and individualized lifestyle coaching.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Evaluates and documents exercise goals and motivations of the patient to design an individualized treatment plan. Evaluates the appropriateness of and modifies, as needed, the treatment plan based on the patient’s compliance, signs, symptoms, and physiologic response to the exercise program.

2. Determines the appropriate level of supervision and monitoring needed to provide a safe exercise environment based on risk classification guidelines.

3. Assesses appropriateness of and contraindications to symptom-limited, maximal exercise testing, or other health assessments.

4. Collects and evaluates clinical and health measurements including EKG, spirometry, and blood glucose used for care planning.

5. Selects, administers, and interprets exercise testing.

6. Provides preliminary interpretation of 12 lead EKG to providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in exercise physiology or related field

• ACLS, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification within six months of hire.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

16

Scheduled FTE:

0.4

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No