Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehab / Full-time

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:  Evaluates and administers medically related exercise programs and lifestyle risk factor modifications for the Center for Living Well (cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, PREP patients, and Employee Wellness) prescribed by referring physicians. Participates in the day-to-day operations, completes appropriate documentation requirements of patient assessment and treatment. RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:  Bachelors degree in Exercise Science/Physiology CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  BLS and ACLS required within orientation period. ACSM, ACE, or NCSA preferred. SKILLS: Current knowledge and/or experience in cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other chronic diseases, emergency procedures, nutrition, exercise physiology, health education, psychology, and medical and educational strategies for CAD risk factor management and COPD management. EXPERIENCE:   One to three years relevant experience required. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to:  Director, Rehabilitation Services ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen May be exposed to heavy lifting, toxic substance, blood-borne pathogens, in the course of normal duties. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Moves or assists in moving (including but not limited to) lifting, pushing, transferring patients, equipment, supplies up to 50 pounds, frequent and prolonged standing and walking.    Ability to demonstrate exercises. Additional Information: - Specialty: Athletic Trainer - Location: 455 St Michaels DriveSanta Fe, New Mexico 87505 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.