Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

Department: Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Location: RRH Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab - 2655 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626

About the role

Provide continuous education and guidance to patients and families in phases I, II, and III of cardiac rehabilitation regarding risk factor notification and the rehabilitative process.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the patient during exercise training sessions, under supervision of nursing staff.
• Accurately assesses cardiovascular response to exercise including: blood pressure, heart rate, and change in cardiac rhythm.
• Recognizes abnormal responses to exercise, including changes in cardiac rhythm, hypertension, nausea, and chest discomfort.
• Assesses complications and assists with emergency treatment as directed.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient progress.
• Writes exit reports and maintains goal-setting meetings during the 12-week phase 2 program.
• Provides patient instruction for warm-ups, dynabands, the proper use of equipment, and exercise procedures.
• Provides continuous education and guidance to the patient and family in phase 2 and 3 of cardiac rehabilitation with regard to risk factor modification and the rehabilitative process.
• Ensures that the patient has a good understanding of safe and appropriate activity levels.
• Maintains professional competence, teaching ability, verbal and written communication skills, and effective interaction with individuals and groups.
• Develops and participates in group educational sessions for members as well as program development for individuals with various comorbidities.
• Completes all required documentation according to both hospital and departmental policy, including administrative duties as assigned by management.
• Creates a plan of care to ensure quality, quantity, timeliness, and effectiveness of service, working with the assistance of the nursing staff as needed.
• Maintains periodic reassessments and implements plan modifications based on treatment or program changes to assure that services are appropriate and cost-effective and the client is meeting expected outcomes.
• Initiates patient phone calls, orders forms, assists in patient scheduling, maintains exercise equipment, and participates as needed in the implementation of new patient programs.

Requirements

• B.S. in Exercise Science or closely related field required.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Must successfully complete Cardiac Arrhythmia/ RRH Basic Dysrhythmia (Healthstream) within the first 6 months of employment.
• ACLS Certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospital or educational experience desirable.
• Personal characteristics that reflect assertiveness, self-motivation, and a personal commitment to health and fitness.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay

$22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule

Day shift, 10-hour shifts; Monday - Friday. No weekend rotation requirements.