Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist - Lead

McKenzie Willamette•Springfield, OR

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist is a professional clinician who specializes and assists patients in guided education, risk factor reduction and exercise of Phases I, II, and PAD Rehabilitation. They assume responsibility and accountability for patients during clinic sessions and performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The lead provides guidance and leadership to staff and helps to make decisions regarding department operations.

Requirements

EKG/rhythm interpretation training required.
Proficient in telemetry interpretation skills.
Must possess excellent communication/writing skills.
Physical and emotional stamina.
Highly personable, and outgoing.
Must feel comfortable with speaking to large and small groups.
Competent in computerized documentation.
Critical thinking and assessment skills.
Basic Computer skills.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
Ability to multitask.
Team player.
Able to speak to large and small groups comfortably.
Ability to motivate and educate people in the area of Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Self starter and directed with department oriented tasks and goals.
Highly personable, Social and outgoing.
Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Current BLS, ACLS certification or obtain within 90 days of Employment.

Nice To Haves

3 years previous experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation preferred.
Knowledge in cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists patients in guided education, risk factor reduction and exercise of Phases I, II, and PAD Rehabilitation.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for patients during clinic sessions.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Provides guidance and leadership to staff.
Helps to make decisions regarding department operations.