Exercise Physiologist

About the role

A health care professional who addresses the education and restoration of maximum function by evaluating and treating people with limitations resulting from, but not limited to cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, and peripheral artery disease.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment implementation to adult and geriatric clients; addresses individual developmental, cognitive and physical needs, as well as cultural differences.
• Captures communication and intervention recommendations with other disciplines to coordinate client care.
• Provides education, information, and training to clients, family, caregivers, and community to promote continuity of care, optimum therapeutic outcome, healthy lifestyle and community health.
• Maintains documentation and records of treatment performance to assure quality client care, meet regulatory and professional standards, and receive optimal reimbursement.
• Acts as a consultant to internal and external customers.
• Maintains education, knowledge, and training required to provide up-to-date, quality care to meet client case load and community needs and meet minimum state licensure requirements.
• Participates in quality improvement and peer review to assure effective and efficient services.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Exercise Physiology required
• Masters degree preferred
• Previous experience (1+ year) in a similar setting preferred

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of: anatomy, physiology, and pathology of heart disease and pulmonary systems; exercise implications for cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; cardiac and pulmonary risk factor modification; vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood sugar levels.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effects of exercise and ability to modify program as needed for each individual.
• Has basic knowledge of nutrition, risk factors and behavior modification strategies.

Skills

• ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A