Cardio Rehab Exercise Physiologist, Critical Care

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Cardio Rehab Exercise Physiologist in the Critical Care Unit at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is responsible for implementing and supervising individualized exercise reconditioning programs for adults with chronic medical conditions. This full-time position requires working 72 hours per pay period on a day shift, with 12-hour shifts, three shifts per week, and up to three weekends per six-week schedule, including some major and minor holidays. The facility is an award-winning, certified, and accredited center with 468 beds, recognized for its state-of-the-art care and patient-focused culture. The ideal candidate will possess excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, and will be passionate about patient care.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain ACSM certification as an exercise physiologist (EP-C) within 6 months of hire, or exercise physiologist certificate will be accepted.
• AACVPR certified cardiac rehab professional (CCRP), or AACVPR certified pulmonary rehab professional (PRC) within 6 months of hire.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Initially assess patient and develop plan of exercise prescription with input from the multidiscipline team.
• Prepare and adjust exercise prescriptions in accordance with rate of perceived exertion, heart rate response, and physician recommendations on a regular basis.
• Review exercise intensity and duration in order to update patients and physicians on progress toward goals.
• Assist with pre and post exercise blood glucose testing in order to evaluate glycemic response to exercise in diabetic population.
• Demonstrate exercise equipment to patients including correct body position, safe use of equipment, and setting intensity.
• Observe patients closely during exercise and report any inappropriate responses to exercise. Terminate exercise as needed.
• Demonstrate self-pulse technique, rate of perceived exertion, talk test and target heart rate information for patients' use with all exercise.
• Document initial and daily assessment information into patient record.
• Review patients' progress with staff during staff meetings.
• Present group and individual education sessions on home exercise, benefits of exercise, stretching, nutrition, and related topics.
• Maintain exercise equipment by calibrating and cleaning on a regular basis. Orders and schedules repair of equipment.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Unmatched medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Certification bonuses
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed