Exercise Physiologist

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Responsible for performing day to day implementation and follow up case management for patients in Cardiac Rehab. Provides individualized rehab program to meet personal and family needs of patients. Position is responsible for outpatient classes. Position requires understanding of cardiovascular disease.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and monitoring outpatient cardiac rehab Phase 2 and 3 –observation and evaluation of adult chronic cardiovascular disease patients during exercise.
• Monitoring and assessing blood pressure and EKG rhythm strips during exercise session
• Completing individualized treatment plans including: risk factor assessment, risk factor management, goal setting and exercise prescription.
• Processing patient referrals from cardiology offices and hospitals
• Solid understanding and the ability to explain cardiac medications, cardiac procedures and the CAD process
• Understanding of cardiovascular emergency procedures and cardiac medications
• Applies concepts of customer relations and advocacy, and promotes positive relationships.
• Provides weekly outpatient education and periodic cardiac inpatient education.
• Maintains national program certification standards including fitness assessment, optimal blood pressure management, smoking cessation management, and psychosocial assessment.

Special Skills

• Excellent communication skills and well-defined organizational and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required.
• EKG monitoring and interpretation skills, Vitals assessment, understanding of cardiac medications, pathophysiology and cardiac risk factors, and cardiac exercise programming.
• Computer skills preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Cardiac Rehabilitation internship or employment experience required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Certifications:
• BLS
• ACLS, if required by the facility

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: 2-4 years of Cardiac Rehabilitation experience.
• Education
• Certifications: Certification or application for, or experience equivalent to those specified for a Certified Exercise Physiologist or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist from ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine).

Organization Description

Since 1998, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital has served as one of the areas leading hospitals for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. With experienced physicians, some of the most advanced equipment and techniques available, the hospital is at the forefront of identifying solutions and utilizing research to attack and overcome heart and vascular disease. Our highly trained staff practices evidence-based treatment and provides personalized care to meet the needs of each of our patients. Join our team!

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