Exercise Physiologist BS Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic Full-Time, Days

Exercise Physiologist Bs Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 610, Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm Travel: 25 % to surrounding clinics as needed ( mileage reimbursement provided ) Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic Highlights: Be a part of our clinic that offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with our Providers and Staff in a rewarding, educational environment If you thrive working in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic and can handle multiple projects simultaneously, this is the place for you! Join our team members who have strong work ethic, positive attitudes, and support each other thru collaborative teamwork We pride ourselves in being compassionate and empathic to our patients and team

Qualifications

Here's What You Need Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related field (required) 3 months' experience in Cardiac Rehab (preferred) BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly (required) and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days (required) Must possess basic to advance knowledge of cardiac rhythms, EKG interpretation, equipment used in stress testing, cardiac rehab, knowledge of the cardiovascular system, and adhere to patient safety goals.

What You Will Do

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Exercise Physiologist Process Clinical Practice: Assess patient health risks, needs, and interests. Assist RN with patient assessment on admission to the program and assist with the development of comprehensive individualized exercise program. Exercise and pharmacologic stress test supervision, including preliminary test interpretation. Conducts fitness evaluations in accordance with testing guidelines and assist in the development of comprehensive individualized exercise programs. Develops exercise prescriptions/programs tailored to the unique needs of the cardiovascular patient in accordance with the diagnosis and orders from the provider. Provides instruction necessary for the safe and effective performance of exercise activities, and promotion of secondary prevention to individuals who are limited by cardiac disease to improve functional capacity and lower cardiovascular risk factors. Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs. Competent in the use of cardiac telemetry ( ie. Scottcare, Paceart), obtaining accurate HR, BP, RR, and cardiac rhythm. Demonstrates proficiency in the setup and operation of all monitoring and exercise equipment. Plans, implements, evaluates documents patient education. Completes all documentation and written communication in a timely manner. Accountability: Works with lab manager to maintain proper maintenance of testing equipment, and reports any malfunctions in a timely manner, while maintaining a safe and clear environment. Seeks assistance/ supervision/ consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding patient care of status of equipment. Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and department personnel. Notifies physicians in a timely manner of problems of pertinent complication. Administrative: Provides administrative support as needed, including but not limited to assisting patients with registration for cardiac rehab, receiving phone calls, providing information on cardiac rehab services, assists in scheduling appointments. Maintain patient rights (confidentiality, privacy, safety, security, and decision making). Proficient in correct billing, charging and procedure documentation. Routinely obtain departmental, clinic and hospital communication via email Documents according to department guidelines. Documents all required data for Cardiac Rehab members according to department guidelines (hospital based) Documents all unusual occurrences to system, hospital, and department guidelines. Assists with quality control procedures. Professionalism: Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targets. Attends in-services, department meetings, and other training sessions relative to job. Is knowledgeable of and adheres to hospital and department procedures and policies.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Entity Highlights: Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!