Clinical Exercise Physiologist - University Hospital (4897) (R&D)
Join our team and be part of the talent that makes UW Health the best work and academic environments. We are seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to: · Coordinatine a multidisciplinary treatment plan to meet the clinical and educational needs of heart patients, families, patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and patients with peripheral artery disease. · Work on moderate to complex situations requiring a varying level of skill. · Communicate and interact with a wide variety of internal and external professionals to provide the best patient care. Education: Minimum – Masters Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field with emphasis in cardiac rehabilitation. Work Experience: Minimum - Three (3) month internship in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program. Preferred - One or more years of relevant clinical experience in cardiac rehabilitation. Licenses and Certifications: Minimum – Current CPR and ACLS certification. American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification. American College of Sports Medicine Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: · Basic computer knowledge with MS Word and data-base entry. · Experience in arrhythmia detection and interpretation preferred. · Effective oral and written professional communication skills. · Ability to demonstrate professional behavior at all times. · Ability to abide by HIPPA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality. · Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals. · Ability to use initiative and independent judgment. · Ability to adapt to frequent changes in volume of work. · Ability to function effectively in a team environment. Physical Requirements: Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. W ork Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Learn more about this opening UW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.