Exercise Physiologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Exercise Physiologist, you will provide direct, safe, and best-practice driven care primarily in cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, collaborating extensively with a multi-disciplinary team, cardiologists, and various hospital staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Every day you will establish and update individualized exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment and safety protocols, and conduct functional fitness testing and body composition analysis. You will provide essential patient and family education, supervise and monitor exercise sessions, meticulously document and maintain current clinical data and program records, adjusting treatment plans as appropriate. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a deep understanding of patient needs, consistently working collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural environment. You will effectively partner with physicians and clinical staff in goal-setting, consistently utilizing work practices aligned with safety, security, and infection control policies, all while actively contributing to a positive quality work environment. May perform glucometer readings. Assists nursing staff with clinical assessment by evaluating the patient’s overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism. May administer exercise stress tests. Designs customized exercise programs to meet the patient’s need to maintain their health, reduce their risk of disease or speed recovery from cardiothoracic types of illness or surgery. Evaluates the patient’s medical and fitness needs and designs a customized exercise program that promotes individual goals. Performs Phase II Cardiac Rehab exercise therapy in accordance with the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Hospital Association guidelines for exercise therapy. Assists with the monitoring of patient outcomes for the Cardiac Rehab program. Documents patient progress and outcomes in accordance with department standards and procedures. Provides education sessions as needed for patients, families, and external groups. Serves as a resource for patients, families, and other hospital disciplines. Job Requirements Required Bachelor's Other in exercise science or human movement, and recent related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, upon hire. Certified Cardiac Rehab Pro, upon hire. Certified Exercise Specialist, upon hire. Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months. Preferred Recent related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Medical Assistant Registration: WA, upon hire. Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, upon hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn State Health