CARDIAC REHAB-EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Beebe Healthcare•Lewes, DE

11h•$24 - $37

About The Position

Our Cardiac & Vascular Rehabilitation team is seeking a dedicated and skilled Exercise Physiologist to support patients through supervised therapeutic exercise, education, and long‑term lifestyle management. This role plays a vital part in patient recovery, safety, and motivation while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Requirements

One or more years' experience in clinical exercise physiology
Proficient in dysrhythmia recognition
Knowledge and experience with electronic health record
Ability to withstand crisis situations
Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
ACLS –Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, adult fitness, or a related field grounded in scientific principles of fitness programming.

Responsibilities

Daily therapy session oversight: Initiates, supervises, monitors, evaluates, and documents cardiac and vascular rehab therapy sessions.
Departmental prioritization: Assesses and prioritizes clinical situations to support smooth departmental operations.
Technical issue resolution: Identifies artifacts or technical problems and resolves probable sources.
Abnormality recognition: Detects clinical abnormalities and reports findings to nursing staff and/or physicians per established guidelines.
Emergency response: Recognizes emergency situations and initiates ACLS/BLS procedures as needed.
Medical record analysis: Reviews patient histories to identify orthopedic, neurological, metabolic, or other conditions requiring tailored care planning.
Individualized care planning: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized exercise and rehabilitation plans.
Fitness evaluations: Conducts initial assessments and creates safe, effective exercise prescriptions using FITT principles and AACVPR standards.
Progress monitoring: Tracks patient progress, adjusts exercise programs, and provides education, support, and motivation.
Post‑program planning: Assists in developing follow‑up strategies to promote long-term patient success.
Recordkeeping: Maintains accurate departmental logs, files, and documentation.
Confidentiality compliance: Protects patient, employee, and organizational information.
Policy adherence: Follows hospital and departmental policies, quality assurance standards, safety protocols, and infection control procedures.
Professional development: Attends meetings, participates in continuing education, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
Team collaboration: Supports a cooperative work environment and communicates patient care information effectively.
Equipment maintenance: Ensures equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained; reports malfunctions promptly.