Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist, in collaboration with other members of the Cardiopulmonary Rehab team, is responsible for developing and implementing the physician-directed plan of care for patients referred to all phases of Cardiopulmonary Rehab. This includes creating exercise programs and educating patients on health fitness topics related to the treatment of disease process for which the patient was referred. The Exercise Physiologist evaluates and supervises patients throughout the program, and remains current in knowledge of cardiopulmonary disease, cardiac risk factor modification, health coaching, exercise prescription, and treatment of the cardiopulmonary patient.

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment care plans for cardiac and pulmonary patients in collaboration with hospital physicians, according to standards set by American Association Cardiac Vascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Supervise assigned exercise sessions in outpatient cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation, including monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exercise, assessment of vital signs and EKG/telemetry, and instructing patients on safe exercise techniques.

Perform all aspects of Phase I cardiopulmonary rehab, including ambulation of referred patients, education on cardiac risk factors, and completing the department's role in discharge planning.

Document patient care information, and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.

Educate patients, according to policy, can include group classes or one on one instruction.

Ensure safe exercise facility by completing daily cleaning, inspecting equipment and reporting problems to appropriate personnel.

Orient and provide an initial assessment to patients referred to the program.

Participate in community health events as assigned.

Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement programs, in order to comply with HFAP, CMS, and AACVPR accreditation standards.

Serve as a code team member during emergency situations.

Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding abnormal finding and patient progress.

Orient new staff to the department and supervise student interns.

Serve as a staff resource on exercise prescription for cardiopulmonary rehab patients.

Required Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Required 3 months Clinical exercise physiology internship or 3 months of work experience in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Required within 180 days of hire American College of Sports Medicine - Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)- Location specific requirement.

Required within 180 days of hire American Association Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR)- Location specific requirement.

Required within 180 days of hire Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association- Location specific requirement.

Preferred Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.

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