Exercise Physiologist Northside Gwinnett Acute and Outpatient

divh2Northside Gwinnett Exercise Physiologist/h2pInnovative Therapy Concepts is searching for an Exercise Physiologist (EP) to work in our Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department. The EP provides safe and effective, Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, respiratory and comorbid conditions. Conducts assessment, reviews medical history and tests, formulates exercise prescription, guides and motivates patients through rehabilitation sessions, and observes and documents response to therapy while adhering to scope and standards of practice according to American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitations (AACVPR) guidelines. The Cardiopulmonary EP will work both in the acute and outpatient settings providing care to Cardiac and Pulmonary patients receiving Phase 1, 2 and 3 Rehabilitation. Other important qualities we are searching for are teamwork, excellent communication, ability to multi-task and flexibility./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliCollects pertinent medical information to identify high-risk patients and takes appropriate precautionary measures. Identifies health conditions, fall risk, injuries, or other limitations and adjusts exercise program accordingly./liliMonitors patients before, during, and after exercise for physiologic variables, including heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, rate of perceived exertion, dyspnea, and pain. Documents findings in patient record. Keeps complete records of exercises conducted and patients response./liliTakes appropriate preventive or emergency action as required in response to an adverse patient reaction./liliAnalyzes results of tests, reviews physician reports, determines patient goals, and prescribes rehabilitative exercise programs that are consistent with program policy/procedure and professional guidelines published by ATS, ACSM, AARC and AACVPR for assigned patients. Develops Individualized Treatment Plan. Updates exercise prescription according to patient tolerance. Progresses exercise intensity, duration, and frequency based on patients response, according to program exercise prescription policy./liliCarries out exercise session components according to the Individualized Treatment Plan as approved by the Medical Director. Instructs and counsels patients concerning exercise program. Instructs patients on exercise equipment operation and exercise safety. Demonstrates exercises and provides feedback to ensure patients proper execution of exercises./liliFunctions as case manager to guide assigned patients through the program from initial assessment to discharge, making sure all elements of program are completed and documented per policy./liliProvides supplemental oxygen as directed by Respiratory Therapist, applies nasal cannula or mask as appropriate, adjusts flow rate according to oxygen titration policy, ensures oxygen tanks are replaced as needed./liliAssists patients in setting goals for disease self-management. Employs adult learning theory and behavior change methods. Assesses progress toward meeting goals. Provides appropriate education and counseling within scope of practice./liliEnsures exercise programs are administered safely and in accordance with the Individualized Treatment Plan./liliAssists with education programs such as screenings, support groups, staff continuing education, marketing events, and speaking engagements./liliAssists with health fairs as required./liliPractices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury?accident to Director./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pQualifications/Core Competencies:/pulliAdaptability/liliadapts to changes in the work environment/lilimanages competing demands/liliaccepts criticism and feedback/lilichanges approach or method to best fit the situation/liliBusiness Ethics and Compliance/liliupholds organizational values/liliperforms duties in an ethical manner/liliunderstands and respects patients and customers rights/liliadheres to rules, regulations and policies/lilioperates within scope of position/liliCustomer Service/lilidisplays courtesy and sensitivity/lilimanages difficult or emotional customer situations/lilimeets commitments/liliresponds promptly to customer needs/lilisolicits customer feedback to improve service/liliDependability/liliresponds to requests for service and assistance/lilifollows instructions, responds to management direction/lilitakes responsibility for own actions/lilicommits to doing the best job possible/lilikeeps commitments/lilimeets attendance and punctuality guidelines/liliSafety and Security/liliobserves safety and security procedures/lilidetermines appropriate action beyond guidelines/liliuses equipment and materials properly/lilireports potential unsafe conditions/liliCommunications/liliexpresses ideas and thoughts verbally/liliexpresses ideas and thoughts in written form/liliexhibits good listening and comprehension/lilikeeps others adequately informed/liliselects and uses appropriate communication methods/liliCooperation/liliestablishes and maintains effective relations/liliexhibits tact and consideration/lilidisplays positive outlook and pleasant manner/lilioffers assistance and support to co-workers/liliworks cooperatively in group situations/liliworks actively to resolve conflicts/liliInitiative/lilivolunteers readily/liliundertakes self-development activities/liliseeks increased responsibilities/lilitakes independent actions and calculated risks/lililooks for and takes advantage of opportunities/liliasks for help when needed/liliJob Knowledge/lilicompetent in required job skills and knowledge/liliexhibits ability to learn and apply new skills/lilikeeps abreast of current developments/lilirequires minimal supervision/lilidisplays understanding of how job relates to others/liliuses resources effectively/liliJudgment/lilidisplays willingness to make decisions/liliexhibits sound and accurate judgment/lilisupports and explains reasoning for decisions/liliincludes appropriate people in decision making process/lilimakes timely decisions/liliPlanning and Organization/liliprioritizes and plans work activities/liliuses time efficiently/liliplans for additional resources/liliintegrates changes smoothly/lilisets goals and objectives/liliProblem Solving/liliidentifies problems in a timely manner/liligathers and analyzes information skillfully/lilidevelops alternative solutions/liliresolves problems in early stages/liliworks well in group problem solving situations/liliQuality/lilidemonstrates accuracy and thoroughness/lilidisplays commitment to excellence/lililooks for ways to improve and promote quality/liliapplies feedback to improve performance/lilimonitors own work to ensure quality/liliUse of Technology/lilidemonstrated skills/liliadapts to new technologies/lilitroubleshoots technological problems/liliuses technology to increase productivity/lilikeeps technical skills up to date/li/ulpTechnical Competencies:/pulliUse of intranet, Microsoft Outlook, Current EMR, MD Portal, Lawson, NetLearning, Microsoft Office Products, therapy related equipment, software and patient education resources./liliDaily operation and basic maintenance of office equipment and machines such as phone system, fax, copier, etc./li/ulpManagement Rights: Nothing in this position description restricts managements rights to assign or reassign competencies, duties and/or responsibilities to this job at any time./ppPhysical/Mental/Cognitive/Requirements of Position:/ppThe physical, mental, and cognitive requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential competencies/functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential competencies/functions./pulliPhysical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, equipment and tools, which may include computer, printer, facsimile machine, copier, calculator, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten (10) pounds frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work with continuous up/li/ul/div

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