Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient evaluations and administers the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program components including Phase I, II, III, IV services, lifestyle modification training and patient education activities.
• Prepares participants for ECG monitoring and/or oxygen administration as needed.
• Develops and adjusts exercise plans using appropriate medical information and GXT taking into consideration frequency, intensity, mode and duration.
• Assembles and writes home programs for patients whenever indicated, explaining the program to patients and asking for return demonstrations.
• Requests family participation whenever possible and indicated.
• Instructs participants in correct and safe warm-up, exercise session activities, and cool down activities.
• Provides individual and group counseling and education on health topics related to the participant’s medical status and personal needs.
• Maintains and calibrates exercise monitoring equipment. Ensures integrity and safe operation of emergency equipment.
• Ensures referrals meet regulatory guidelines and responds to insurance utilization review.
• Participates in the development and revision of policies and protocols for the program.
• Affords assistance with preceptoring students and orientation of new personnel.
• Maintains patient records, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Communicates to physicians the patient’s plan of care, outcomes, and documentation according to requirements.
• Contributes to planning and development of programs on a regular basis through the performance improvement process.
• Maintains quality management standards to promote safe and quality patient care.
• Conducts and participates in emergency preparedness through department in-services and competency requirements.
• Makes program recommendations for the annual budget.
• Participates in the interviewing process for prospective employees.
• Affords assistance in the continued professional development of the Center For Living Well staff through regular educational opportunities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Exercise Science/Physiology
• Certification/Licenses: BLS and ACLS required within orientation period.
• ACSM, ACE, or NCSA preferred.
• Experience: One to three years relevant experience required.