Exercise Physiologist

Position Summary

Provides quality patient care to the patient through the application of exercise physiology, adaptive exercise therapy and disease management tools using evidence based practice, focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience within the guidelines of ACSM, AACVPR, ACC/AHA, JNC VIII, GOLD and ADA guidelines .

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Facilitate and Coordinate Total Care 2. Documentation of Care

3.Education/Counseling of patient and family

4.Patient advocate

5 .

Maintain Patient safety

Maintain Professional Development

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required:

300 hours in clinical practical experience or more Preferred:

One or more years of experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

BCLS and ACLS, Telemetry certification.

Preferred:

ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), previously known as Exercise Specialist Certification (CES)

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Cardiac/pulmonary and diabetic disease management; knowledge and abilities in exercise physiology, exercise prescription, adaptive exercise therapy, a commitment to a healthier lifestyle as a model for patients and staff; ability to identify problems and resolve using a systems approach, self-starter and able to multitask in fast paced department, effective and therapeutic communication skills, basic computer skills. Must pass annual clinical competency based program and mandated in-service education.

Preferred:

Knowledge/practice of readiness to change strategies and motivational interviewing for effective communication skills in patient teaching and counseling.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).