Cardiac Rehab/Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Copley Hospital • Morristown, VT

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About The Position

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinician to join our team! Please join us and make a real impact in your patients' lives as you coordinate and grow our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab program! Work alongside a dedicated Medical Director and Clinical Rehab Director to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a growing service, build lasting patient relationships, and be part of a supportive and collaborative team. This is a Part-Time position (FT available). Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs with day and evening shift availability. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school for Physical Therapist
• Bachelors' Degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology with a focus on Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation for Exercise Physiologist
• Associates Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Care from accredited schools for Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist
• Three years experience providing patient care services in a healthcare environment in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation
• Current Vermont licensure without stipulations for Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse and Respiratory Therapist
• Current BLS & ACLS Certifications, or certifications acquired within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Exercise Science for Exercise Physiologist
• Advanced training in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• Experience performing patient assessments, interventions, education, documentation, reporting and communications specific to Cardiac Rehabilitation and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Use of EHR
• Prior or current telemetry experience
• Certification as a Clinical Exercise Specialist (ACSM)
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation from AACVPR

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab program
• Provide direct patient care, including exercise prescription and education
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met
• Lead program development, documentation, regulatory compliance and outcome tracking initiatives
• Provide group and individual patient and family education for established CR and PR education topics
• Assess patient compliance with all medications based on patient reports, symptoms and clinical evidence
• Assess need for and provide Tobacco cessation behavior interventions
• Determine appropriateness of using Heart watch and teach patient its use
• Participate in department and program staff meetings and quality improvement activities
• Utilize the department computer system for telemetry monitoring and documentation
• Complete a comprehensive patient Initial Assessment and document in accordance with department policy
• Manage the exercise sessions safely while capturing all required documentation elements of the program
• Monitor, direct, assess and progress the programs of 4-5 telemetry or non-telemetry patients
• Develop patient individualized treatment Plan of Care in accordance with department policy
• Compile & submit Evaluation and Plan of Care to referring providers and Medical Director
• Complete and submit monthly Progress Reports for assigned patients
• Compile and report patient blood lipid data in accordance with CPR standards
• Complete and submit Discharge Reports for assigned patients
• Communicate and interact with patients, families, colleagues, management & providers
• Employ Critical Thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems
• Take personal responsibility for providing professional, organized & compliant care

Benefits

• Negotiable compensation based on experience, education, skill, internal equity, and market data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree