PRN Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist
About The Position
The Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist provides age-appropriate, patient-specific care addressing patients’ biological, emotional, psychological, physical fitness, and educational needs. The role collaborates with system care partners and a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized, goal-oriented care plans and exercise prescriptions for patients in the Cardiac Rehab program. The position reports directly to the program Manager, in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts. The physiologist assesses cardiovascular risk factors and patient knowledge, develops strategies and educational plans, leads individual and group education, and supervises exercise sessions. The role monitors patient responses, documents care in Scott Care and EPIC, participates in emergency training and team improvement activities, and maintains current knowledge and proficiency in cardiac rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science; a Master’s degree in Exercise Science is listed as preferred.
- ACLS, an accepted American Red Cross Advanced Life Support equivalent, ACLS Instructor, or provisional ACLS certification within 180 days of hire.
- BLS or an accepted American Red Cross Basic Life Support equivalent, or BLS Instructor certification.
- Experience exercising special populations, including cardiac, geriatric, and diabetic patients.
- Knowledge of EKG, CAD, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring, and treatment options.
- Knowledge of coronary heart disease, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, and exercise for special cardiac populations.
- Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English and display a positive attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Exercise Science.
- Cardiac rehabilitation experience.
- Group exercise leadership experience.
- Public speaking experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess modifiable patient risk factors and provide strategies to support therapeutic lifestyle changes.
- Participate in initial assessments and orientation of new participants, and help develop plans of care with other staff.
- Develop and adjust individualized exercise prescriptions according to patients’ daily responses and ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.
- Supervise exercise sessions and monitor participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.
- Measure blood pressure and blood glucose and observe telemetry responses according to department policy.
- Document daily patient responses in Scott Care and EPIC.
- Maintain confidentiality of participants’ and families’ medical and personal information.
- Assess patients’ knowledge of cardiovascular disease, nutrition, and risk factors, and develop education plans to meet individual needs.
- Lead patient education in individual and/or group settings.
- Lead warm-up, cool-down, and strength-training exercises.
- Participate in emergency training and assist as directed during emergency situations.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings or obtain meeting information if unable to attend.
- Support and assist with performance and process improvement initiatives that promote quality patient care.
- Adapt to changing team needs, contribute to cohesive group relations, and communicate patient findings or program concerns to team members.
- Use Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Success Factors, Scott Care, and Epic EMR systems.
- Stay current in cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular disease through learning activities, meetings, peer teaching, and conferences.
- Identify self-learning needs and pursue opportunities for improvement, including developing proficiency in AACVPR Core Competencies.
- Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
