Exercise Physiologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: 3700 Bellemeade Ave, Evansville, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Department/Specialty:

Schedule: PRN, Mon-Fri, Day shift

How you'll make an impact in this role

Implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients.

• Provide patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plan and teach exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitor patient's response and revise plan accordingly.
• Recognize contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provide exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensure department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepare develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.
• Provide oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Indiana Athletic Trainers Board preferred.
• Certification specializing in Sports Medicine preferred.
• Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.

 

Education:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Masters degree preferred.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.