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Gundersen Boscobel is seeking an Exercise Physiologist or Registered Nurse! We serve patients in three primary care clinics, a 25-bed critical-access hospital, and in an Urgent Care and Emergency Department.

What you will do:

• Implement and supervise a physical exercise program patients
• Works cooperatively with the healthcare team to improve the quality of patient care services delivered
• Serve as a professional resource for Gundersen Boscobel and the community
• Day shifts

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​What will you get:

• Close-knit, small town community
• Opportunities for growth and development

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What do you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Exercise Physiology
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months of hire
• Successful completion of a clinical internship or advanced training in exercise physiology

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.  Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The Exercise Physiologist focuses primarily on implementing and supervising the physical exercise programs for diseased and healthy populations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Effectively performs specified assessment preceding, during and after exercise, and initiates appropriate intervention to maintain safety of patient.
• Directs patients in the performance of prescribed exercise while at the facility and instructs patients in home exercise.
• Communicates the program philosophy and goals of the exercise program to patients and assists patients in establishing appropriate goals of rehabilitation.
• Implements appropriate teaching/counseling for patient and family members.
• Communicates effectively with team members to provide quality patient care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of various interventions and charts progress at appropriate intervals.
• Obtains appropriate physician referrals, patient information and assesses various referrals to Exercise Physiology.
• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.
• Works in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab department and is responsible for recording and monitoring patient vitals and physiological response to treatment.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or Cardiac Rehabilitation or Human Performance or a related field

DESIRED

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or Cardiac Rehabilitation or Human Performance or a related field

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

1 year successful completion of clinical internship.

DESIRED

1 year prior work experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR certification; Heart Saver, Rescue and Military training network CPR; or the American Red Cross CPR certification (CPR) except Citizen and Animal classes

DESIRED

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (tracked in elearning) American College of Sports Medicine Certified (ACSM)within one year of hire.

Age Specific Population Served:

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

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