EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical knowledge and technical skills as they relate to cardiac and pulmonary rehab normally acquired through completion of a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or through a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab.
• Advanced coursework in cardiovascular/pulmonary physiology/pathology, cardiac/ pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise testing, prescription and ECG interpretation necessary to perform duties.
• A minimum of two years’ clinical experience in cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiovascular care, and individual and group patient and/or community health education necessary to enhance and develop skills preferred.
• Experience in diabetic or other chronic disease patient population beneficial.
• Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist within one year of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course or the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course including a hands-on skills practice session with an AHA ACLS.
• Demonstrates team-oriented work and flexibility, as well as good written and verbal communication skills.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin
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These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking an EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST to join our CARDIOPULMONARY LAB team!
The Exercise Physiologist implements and provides ongoing clinical care for patients in programs within the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation department.
HOURS: Full-Time or .8 FTE, 64 hours every pay period. Varied Day between 7:30am – 5:00 pm.