Exercise Physiologist Senior

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high-tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care, and physical rehabilitation.

It’s an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet® Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters, and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.

You have a purpose, unique talents, and now is the time to embrace it, live it, and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization, and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Assists the cardiac rehabilitation team to educate and provide exercise leadership for inpatients and outpatients with the goal of restoring optimal functional activity and understanding of cardiac disease management. Develops, implements, and evaluates exercise programs for patients. Assesses cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Creates educational materials and sessions for patients. Promote health and fitness through a variety of programs in the Wellness Center

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related from an accredited university or college.

Two years of experience in a Cardiopulmonary Rehab or other clinical experience OR 600 hours of preceptor-supervised clinical experience in the specialties of Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiac Diagnostics or Adult Fitness Training to include Phase I, Phase II and Phase III exercise leadership in hospital setting Advanced knowledge of exercise physiology in patient with multiple comorbidities, understanding of medications, risk factor modifications strategies, counseling techniques and uses of behavioral change programs and technologies applicable to Cardiac Rehab Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred

BLS

ACLS

American College of Sports Medicine Certification

Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

This role works Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.