Exercise Physiologist (Nuclear Medicine/West PRN)

Job Description

Develops and implements a physician ordered, individualized exercise and lifestyle modification program for the patient throughout the continuum of patient care. Administers diagnostic graded exercise testing, conducts screenings and assessments with emphasis on prepares safe, evidence based exercise prescriptions for all apparently healthy and chronic disease populations. Trains and demonstrates proper exercise techniques and equipment use to individual and defined groups. Documents patient progress through the program via physician audited care plans. Instructs patients in safe exercise routines. Aligns with interdisciplinary care team to provide best practice education to the patient and designated care givers on nutrition, risks factors and behavior modification strategies.
• American Associate of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab CCRP certification preferred.
• Requires Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Relevant experience preferred. Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field preferred.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.