Clinical Exercise Physiologist

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Responsibilities

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist screens, assesses, evaluates, and interprets measurements to provide appropriate therapeutic intervention, education, counseling and disease management for patients in both a clinical cardiac rehabilitation setting and a clinical stress testing setting. Manage patient’s care in a face to face or a virtual setting. Independently performs and interprets non-imaging and cardiopulmonary stress tests, echo stress tests, cardiopulmonary sestamibi stress tests, pulmonary function tests, oxygen saturation measurements, body composition analysis using DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry),six minute walk tests, EECP, neuromuscular screenings, psychological screenings, sleep apnea screenings, and strength assessments. Develops and implements treatment plans for patients, including disease management education, counseling and support to patients and family members involved, exercise prescription, proper exercise training and technique, safe use of exercise equipment, identification of cardiovascular symptoms, cardiac medication education, and modification of cardiovascular risk factors. Monitors and evaluates each patient's treatment plan and must work collaboratively and effectively with the medical team regarding each patient's care. The patient population is diverse including adult, geriatric, and pediatric.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, recreational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, health fitness or other equivalent allied health field is required. Previous training and/or experience in cardiac rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary stress testing, cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, cardiovascular pathology, cardiac medications, exercise prescription is required (i.e. experience from a formal internship is highly desired). Basic knowledge of rest and exercise 12-lead electrocardiogram and rhythm abnormalities is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be physically able to demonstrate/lead various exercises and assist patients with various exercises, as well as with the use of various exercise equipment.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Health and Wellness coaching experience and certification is preferred.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, decision making, problem solving and communication skills.
• Involvement with local and/or national professional organizations (AACVPR) related to position is encouraged.
  
  

License/Certifications

• Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine is required within 1 year of hire date.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months of hire.
• Minnesota Department of Health Limited-Scope X-ray licensure preferred within 2 years of hire.
  
  

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$28.40 - $42.61 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30/5pm

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Keri Pellegrom