Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab - Part Time
About the role
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of an Exercise Physiologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Performs duties related to patient care as directed by therapist which can include: safe transfers and guarding techniques utilizing cues and assistance, obtaining vital signs, preparation of treatment area, obtaining equipment needed, and set up of driver training cars.
- Leads individual or group exercise activities for clients in wellness/maintenance programs including first session assessments and determines exercise prescription, implements and oversees exercise prescription and progression, observes participants during exercise for signs of stress; reports results of exercise sessions.
- Accurate and timely clinical documentation on but not limited to individual or group activities for clients in wellness/maintenance programs.
- Cleans treatment areas and equipment utilizing appropriate agents.
- Maintains treatment and storage areas in a neat and organized manner.
- Maintains linen supply and launders clinic items regularly.
- Maintains inventory of clinic supplies and provides information to the supervisor for ordering.
- Removes unsafe equipment from operational use and notifies the supervisor.
- Eliminates safety hazards; report housekeeping issues promptly; clear towels from locker rooms as needed; demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment and participate in regular equipment safety checks as requested as well as order material and supplies and calibrate equipment; clean equipment as scheduled; follow appropriate procedures for close-out as well as opening and closing the department.
- Answer phone using department scripting; prepare exercise charts for new clients as assigned; collect payments according to department policies and procedures; assist with staffing and preparing weekly schedules; assist with marketing activities to promote new business; work with management to promote health and wellness in and out of the organization.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in exercise physiology.
- Minimum one year of experience in a clinical medical environment.
- Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Knowledge in use with exercise equipment.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Previous experience working in a fitness environment or with individuals with disabilities.
- Experience working in cardiac and pulmonary fields.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - ACLS.
Pay
Minimum rate of $29.38 hourly. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget and grant funding.
Benefits
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Certain positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate, as well as shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.