Exercise Physiologist II - Vassar Brothers Cardiac Rehab - Poughkeepsie, NY

Exercise Physiologist II - Vassar Brothers Cardiac Rehab - Poughkeepsie, NY

Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Title: Exercise Physiologist II - Vassar Brothers Cardiac Rehab - Poughkeepsie, NY. Full Time/40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Summary: Works under the direction of the Medical Directors and Supervisor of both Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Assists patients with their exercise programs to include the performance of health risk assessments, exercise testing, program guidelines and education with patients. Responsible for patient preparation, testing, data analysis, and report generation for cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) program.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, coordinates and implements exercise related programs specific to each patients needs, following American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Guidelines. Creates a safe environment for learning that promotes a patient's understanding of the disease process and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Monitors, interprets, and documents EKG rhythms during cardiac rehab. Reports atypical signs and symptoms as well as significant EKG changes to cardiologist.
• Educates and instructs patients during exercise class to provide educational materials and ensuring safe, appropriate use of equipment and execution of activities.
• Conducts cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), as well as 6-minute walk tests accurately collecting, analyzing, and recording data during exercise testing.
• Manages CPET program by performing CPET testing. Prepares and finalizes reports for physicians and other healthcare professional. In collaboration with physician, analyzes CPET data to identify abnormalities and/or trends.
• Monitors, interprets, and documents heart rate and O2 saturations during pulmonary rehab exercise. Reports untoward signs and symptoms to pulmonologist. Instructs and leads weight and strength training class for pulmonary rehab.
• Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Other Information: Required Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in a cardiac rehabilitation environment.
• Strong organization and customer service skills.
• Proficient in EKG telemetry reading.
• BLS and ACLS Certification.

Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly