Join our team and be part of the talent that makes UW Health the best work and academic environments.

We are seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to:

• Coordinate a multidisciplinary treatment plan to meet the clinical and educational needs of heart patients, families, patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and patients with peripheral artery disease.


• Work on moderate to complex situations requiring a varying level of skill.


• Communicate and interact with a wide variety of internal and external professionals to provide the best patient care.

Education:

Minimum – Masters Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field with emphasis in cardiac rehabilitation.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Three (3) month internship in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program.

Preferred - One or more years of relevant clinical experience in cardiac rehabilitation.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Current CPR and ACLS certification.  American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification.  American College of Sports Medicine Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Basic computer knowledge with MS Word and data-base entry.


• Experience in arrhythmia detection and interpretation preferred.


• Effective oral and written professional communication skills.


• Ability to demonstrate professional behavior at all times.


• Ability to abide by HIPPA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.


• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.


• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in volume of work.


• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.  Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

UW Health Research Park Clinic - on Madison’s west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.

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