Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast  - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

Clinical Exercise Physiologist II, Heart Center, Port Angeles, 1.0 FTE, Days

Hourly Wage
25.90 - 38.04 USD

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist II (CEP II) works with patients and clients challenged with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases and disorders, as well as with healthy populations in cooperation with other healthcare professionals to enhance quality of life, manage health risk, and promote lasting health behavior change. The CEP II conducts pre-participation health screenings and initial exercise assessments for chronic diseases; designs and implements plan of care as required by CMS; performs strength, flexibility, and body composition tests; and designs and administers exercise programs designed to enhance aerobic endurance, cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion. This position case manages Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients as assigned, and educates clients about testing, exercise program components, and clinical and lifestyle self-care for control of chronic disease and health conditions. The CEP II performs other departmental diagnostics as needed (e.g., ECGs and stress tests).

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s of Science degree in Exercise Science or related field required (combination of education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of graduate degree)

Experience
Two or more years’ experience in a hospital or clinical setting in a similar position with expertise in teaching/providing education in the areas of exercise, chronic disease management, and/or risk factor reduction (e.g., cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, metabolic syndrome clinic, diabetes prevention)

Licensure/Credentials
• BLS required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C), ACSM -Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP), and/or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification (ACSM RCEP) preferred

Union
None.

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov or click here.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: 

• Insurance Plans
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans)

• Short Term Disability/Paid Sick Leave
  • Washington State PFML – Partial wage replacement for your own disability, or in some cases for the care of a disabled family member. This plan is administered by Washington Employment Security Department. Additional details can be found at https://esd.wa.gov/paid-family-medical-leave
  • Paid Sick Leave – PSL is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked and is available to use after 90 days of employment.
•  Paid Time Off (upon hire into a benefit eligible position)
  • Union Employee Holidays & Vacation
    • Full-time Employee Holidays – 7 fixed holidays and 3 Floating holidays. Floating holidays are allotted annually on anniversary date or date specified by contract.
    • Part-time Employee Holidays – Part time holiday bank (equivalent to 10 days per year for a full-time employee); use by request or receive payout of 8 hours upon reaching 24 hours in bank.
    • Vacation – Beginning accrual equivalent to 14 days per year for a full-time employee. Pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees may begin using vacation after completing 1040 benefit hours. Accrual rate increases with years of service. Refer to your Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for details.

•  Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
•  Additional Benefits, such as:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position)
    • $20 per month fitness reimbursement
  • Cafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount
    • $10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month!
  • Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts

Other Compensation:

• Relocation Assistance