Travel Physiologist
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

Location: Salinas, California
Employment Type: Clinical - Allied - Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Cardiology, the Exercise Physiologist will:

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individualized care and group exercise sessions in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department.
• Provide patient education on cardiac diseases (heart failure, coronary artery disease, post-MI, post-surgery), diabetes, and other chronic diseases.
• Individualize patient care based on age and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients/families, and healthcare team members to deliver and coordinate care plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served.

Primary Duties

• Complete intake assessments with Cardiac Rehab Staff RN and document patient records.
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care with nursing and medical staff.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Provide diabetes self-management education (DSME) targeting patients at risk or diagnosed with Type I and Type II diabetes, following evidence-based standards from ADA and AADE.
• Conduct individual assessments and develop strategies for diabetes self-management, including psychosocial, nutritional, and exercise interventions.
• Reassess diabetes self-management progress every 30 days or as needed.
• Document all diabetes education in the patient’s Individual Treatment Plan.
• Evaluate and update patient responses to care plans.
• Participate in inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities.
• Facilitate physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of patients.
• Use positive communication skills for conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Monitor use of time, equipment, and supplies to contribute to cost-effective care.
• Comply with safety policies to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrate flexibility with changes in hospital or unit activities.
• Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
• Responsible for exercise prescription assessment and interpretation of heart rate and blood pressure during exercise therapy.
• Recognize and report symptoms related to cardiac, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems to RN.
• Participate as a member of the Code Blue Team under direction of the team leader or Cardiac Rehab Staff RN.
• Communicate accurately and timely with staff, patients, and physicians regarding patient progress and treatment.
• Complete all required documentation including progress notes.
• Flex hours as needed during staff vacations or for education and meetings.
• Serve as a role model for patients.

Required Experience

• Years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated (default to typical expectations for this role; please verify with employer)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with expertise in cardiac rehabilitation and exercise physiology who are interested in a travel assignment in California.