PIH Health Hospital
Exercise Specialist 10 Hour Shift, FT Days
PIH Health Hospital, Whittier, California, us, 90607
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit
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The Exercise Specialist develops, implements and supervises exercise training guidelines and sessions for cardiac rehabilitation patients. Administers fitness assessments on an outpatient population and provides exercise expertise as needed.
Required Skills
Training in ECG and arrhythmia recognition.Ability to perform the following tests:Graded exercise tests (GXT) using a variety of modes and protocols.GXT’s utilizing metabolic cart for expired gas analysis.Ability to evaluate and interpret expired gas values.All standard pulmonary function tests (full flow loop, lung volumes, etc.).Body composition (skinfold method).A variety of upper and lower extremity flexibility and strength tests.Familiarity with invasive and non-invasive cardiodiagnostic tests and procedures for the purpose of developing individualized exercise guidelines for healthy and high-risk individuals and cardiac patients.Written and oral communication skills.Successfully passing safety, cultural sensitivity and blood pathogen classes.
Required Experience
Required:Masters Degree in Exercise Science or related field.Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.Extensive clinical experience in the management of post-operative and post-myocardial infarction patients.Administrative experience in cardiac rehabilitation.Thorough knowledge of prevention, intervention and rehabilitation programs regarding all contributing factors; exercise, diet, stress management and risk factor modification.Demonstrated experience in diagnostic exercise testing.Demonstrate experience in fitness assessments involving expired gas analysis, body composition assessment (skinfolds), pulmonary function, strength, flexibility and risk factor profiles.Preferred:Certification as an Exercise Specialist or higher from the American College of Sports Medicine or equivalent.ACLS certification.Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V.
Address:12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary:28.81-47.53
Shift:Days
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Zip Code:90602#J-18808-Ljbffr
PIHHealth.org
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The Exercise Specialist develops, implements and supervises exercise training guidelines and sessions for cardiac rehabilitation patients. Administers fitness assessments on an outpatient population and provides exercise expertise as needed.
Required Skills
Training in ECG and arrhythmia recognition.Ability to perform the following tests:Graded exercise tests (GXT) using a variety of modes and protocols.GXT’s utilizing metabolic cart for expired gas analysis.Ability to evaluate and interpret expired gas values.All standard pulmonary function tests (full flow loop, lung volumes, etc.).Body composition (skinfold method).A variety of upper and lower extremity flexibility and strength tests.Familiarity with invasive and non-invasive cardiodiagnostic tests and procedures for the purpose of developing individualized exercise guidelines for healthy and high-risk individuals and cardiac patients.Written and oral communication skills.Successfully passing safety, cultural sensitivity and blood pathogen classes.
Required Experience
Required:Masters Degree in Exercise Science or related field.Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.Extensive clinical experience in the management of post-operative and post-myocardial infarction patients.Administrative experience in cardiac rehabilitation.Thorough knowledge of prevention, intervention and rehabilitation programs regarding all contributing factors; exercise, diet, stress management and risk factor modification.Demonstrated experience in diagnostic exercise testing.Demonstrate experience in fitness assessments involving expired gas analysis, body composition assessment (skinfolds), pulmonary function, strength, flexibility and risk factor profiles.Preferred:Certification as an Exercise Specialist or higher from the American College of Sports Medicine or equivalent.ACLS certification.Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V.
Address:12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary:28.81-47.53
Shift:Days
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Zip Code:90602#J-18808-Ljbffr