Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Job Description:

Responsibilities:Provides appropriate patient/guest care for cardiac-pulmonary patients per department standardsAssesses the extent of patient abilities and limitations by reviewing medical records and physicians notes.Administers pre-exercise testing interview and test preparation.Uses testing equipment, protocol selection, indications, contraindications, and termination criteria for graded exercise testing.Records, analyzes, and interprets results of tests and prepares appropriate exercise prescriptions as directed by the Overseeing Cardiac-Pulmonary PhysicianAdministers therapeutic exercises and other techniques designed to provide improved functional capacity, exercise tolerance, exercise endurance, muscle strength and endurance, and coordination to rehabilitating patient populations.Evaluates patients hemodynamic, and symptomatic response to exercise, and assesses appropriateness of responses as they relate to exercise intensity and endurance.In conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, designs, implements, supervises, and evaluates outcomes for exercise services.Assists in developing and providing educational materials and programs for staff and patients.Assists in coordinating the daily operations of the cardiac rehabilitation program as well as planning for long term growth.Assists in arranging for patient follow-up and maintains correspondence with patients referring physicians during rehabilitation course and after discharge.May assist in program development for cardiac- pulmonary rehabilitation, employee fitness and health, facility utilization, ect.2. Documents the patient record per departmental standards.Documents the treatment, vital signs pre & during rehabilitation sessions, response to therapy, any side effects, and patient/family teaching.Reviews physician order, review of patient chart including appropriate lab work, diagnostics, consultations, and nursing assessment/notes.Completes billing in a timely manner, usually within 24 hours of service.Coordination directly with physicians who oversee their prospective rehab areaRequirements:Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Science required; with at least one (1) year of related experienceOREquivalent combination of education and experience.Working knowledge of exercise therapy for coronary diseaseORRespiratory Therapy with experience in Cardiac- Pulmonary diseases and careORNurse RN with experience in Cardiac- Pulmonary diseases and careCurrent BLSCertified as an Exercise Specialist (preferred)Current ACLSACSM certified or obtained in 6 months of hire

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days; M-F 8:00- 4:30PM

State License Details:
Not Needed

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
30

Sub Specialty:
Exercise Physiologist (Stress Testing)

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13