Respiratory Therapy Job In Santa Fe, New Mexico
CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST/ CARDIAC REHAB / FULL-TIME
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Type of Facility: Hospital
POSITION SUMMARY: Evaluates and administers medically related exercise programs and lifestyle risk factor modifications for the Center for Living Well (cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, PREP patients, and Employee Wellness) prescribed by referring physicians. Participates in the day-to-day operations, completes appropriate documentation requirements of patient assessment and treatment.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Exercise Science/Physiology
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS and ACLS required within orientation period. ACSM, ACE, or NCSA preferred.
SKILLS:
- Current knowledge and/or experience in cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other chronic diseases, emergency procedures, nutrition, exercise physiology, health education, psychology, and medical and educational strategies for CAD risk factor management and COPD management.
EXPERIENCE: One to three years relevant experience required.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director, Rehabilitation Services
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen
May be exposed to heavy lifting, toxic substance, blood-borne pathogens, in the course of normal duties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moves or assists in moving (including but not limited to) lifting, pushing, transferring patients, equipment, supplies up to 50 pounds, frequent and prolonged standing and walking. Ability to demonstrate exercises.
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Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
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