Exercise Physiologist Neuro Wellness Gym

Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:
Memory Disorders Clinic-Tucson

Work Shift:
Day

Job Category:
Clinical Care

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Banner Alzheimer's Institute is committed to ending Alzheimer's before we lose another generation. At this center, people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and their families access a new standard of care that brings together innovative therapies, advanced treatments and valuable resources.

As an Exercise Physiologist for our Neuro Wellness gym, you will provide coverage for member exercise class and Tai Ji as well as safety for TM's and customers. You'll design and implement personalized fitness programs that promote health, aid recovery, and manage chronic conditions. In this role, you'll assess physical fitness, monitor progress, and educate clients on safe and effective exercise techniques. If you're committed to improving lives through movement and wellness, we'd love to hear from you!

Schedule: Part-Time, 20hrs wk. between Monday - Thursday.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Research Health Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation and to providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing this devastating disease. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders research and care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides assessment, treatment, and education to cardiac patients and their families during rehabilitation. This position writes exercise prescriptions to progress patients through rehabilitation.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Evaluates patients functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.

2. Implements individualized exercise plans that consider patients' physical and age-specific needs and abilities. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit.

3. Educates patients, family, and other care providers 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.

4. Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.

5. Participates in the provision of training to other staff and students.

6. Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.