Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Exercise Physiologist with Parkridge Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Parkridge Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Exercise Physiologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Exercise Physiologist utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in cardiac rehab/healthy heart.

The Exercise Physiologist will be responsible for the exercise programs for all cardiac and pulmonary patients. This will be accomplished through the input of physicians and staff. This exercise design includes implementation, evaluation, monitoring and teaching. This will be accomplished by being part of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation team. Perform exit interviews and assists in discharge planning of patients.

What you will do in this role:

• In this role, you will demonstrate the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist(s).

• You will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

• Your role ensures the privacy of our patients and confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI).

• You will assess patients/families ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout attendance in program and in preparation for discharge.

• Your role demonstrates critical thinking skills.

• You will promote customer service initiatives.

• Your role will promote and exhibit teamwork.

• You will complete mandatory education.

• You will comply with hospital policies/procedures and patient safety initiatives.

What qualifications you will need:

• 3 years cardiac/pulmonary rehab experience (Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Bachelor's Degree in Health and Human Performance, or a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology (Required)

• MS Exercise Science or related field (Preferred)

• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS & ACLS (Required)

• ACSM Exercise Specialist/Health Fitness Instructor (Preferred)

• 1 year internship in cardiac rehab or job experience in Cardiac Rehab (Preferred)

• EKG monitoring experience (Preferred)

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Exercise Physiologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.