Clinical Exercise Physiologist Job at Banner Health in Tucson

Clinical Exercise Physiologist Apply: BUMC Tucson (1625 N Campbell Ave):Full time: Posted Yesterday: R4454057Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name:Work Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical CareGreat careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. This could be the perfect opportunity for you. As an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab at Banner University Medical Center Tucson Main Campus, you will play a key role in supporting patients across all phases of recovery, from inpatient to long-term maintenance. The daily work includes assessing patients’ medical status, developing individualized exercise prescriptions, and leading supervised exercise sessions while closely monitoring vitals, ECG, and symptoms to ensure safety. You will provide education on lifestyle medication, breathing techniques, and risk-factor management, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support recovery and long-term wellness. Through compassionate coaching and evidence-based practice, you will help patients build confidence, improve functional capacity, and transition safely from hospital care to independent exercise.Location: BUMC-Tucson, Main Campus (1625 N Campbell Ave)Shift: Full-Time, 8hr or 10hr shifts available, Clinic hours 6am-5pm.Ideal Candidate:* 1 year Cardiac Rehab experience or completion of Cardiac Rehab Internship (clearly reflected in resume);* BLS & ACLS (uploaded with application).POSITION SUMMARYThis position provides assessment, treatment, and education to cardiac and pulmonary patients and their families in an outpatient cardiac, pulmonary rehabilitation or inpatient setting. Writes exercise prescriptions to progress patients through phase two and three outpatient rehabilitation*.*CORE FUNCTIONS1. Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source. Works alongside and receives guidance from other more experienced team members when working in phase I and II cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation. May oversee phase III outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab independently.2. Implements individualized exercise plans based on patients’ physical and age-specific needs and abilities. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Reevaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit.3. Educates patients, family, and other care providers post cardiac to promote patient participation and attainment of exercise program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. Instructs patients and families in pathology, discharge guidelines, risk factor modification, and exercise individually and through classes for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.4. Under general supervision, documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.5. Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Confers with lead or supervisor on any unusual situations.6. Utilizes basic understanding of medical devices, equipment function and quality control measurements. Adheres to safety policies. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.7. Complies with all ethical, legal and professional responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification600+ hour internship in outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation Additional related education and/or experience preferred.