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Exercise Physiologist

  • CHI St Joseph's Health
  • Park Rapids, Minnesota
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $22.12 - $32.90 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-461621
Employment Type
PRN
Department
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Hours/Pay Period
0
Weekly Schedule
PRN - up to 0.8 FTE
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Population Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Exercise Physiologist at CHI St. Joseph's Health, you will work with clients of various demographics in the community. You'll provide expertise in physical conditioning, reconditioning, risk factor reduction and education through exercise prescription. Exercise physiologists help people maintain fitness and improve their health. They also provide assistance in recovering from injuries and diseases, and coping with disabilities.

Every day you will work with patients to evaluate conditions and expected to evaluate their needs while establishing treatment plans that encompass both fitness and nutritional resources to help them reach their health goals. To be successful in this role you must have a passion for injury prevention and treatment. You'll be working with patients to optimize their health by guiding on how best to maintain overall health.



What you'll do..

  • Supervision of exercise during session in the cardiopulmonary rehab services setting.
  • Be ACLS certified and have an understanding and be able to teach clients about CAD, risk factors, and manage patients in group exercise settings.
  • Supervision and prescription of exercise through classes designed for diverse populations served in the area; including but not limited to chronic disease, bariatric, adolescence and geriatric
  • Understanding of heart rhythms and arrhythmias.
  • Correspondence with patients, families, providers and other medical professionals in regards to patient care and lifestyle change.
  • Be able to prescribe and design exercise programs

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology from accredited university
  • One (1) to three (3) years experience
  • Personal Trainer Certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health. 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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