Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiologist
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist MS is responsible for daily supervision and implementation of cardiovascular rehabilitation for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The role participates in assessing and evaluating patients with cardiovascular disease, developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs, providing education to promote risk factor modification, monitoring patients according to their clinical needs, and documenting their progress. The position provides prescribed exercise and individualized cardiovascular health education and counseling. It conducts patient evaluations and psychosocial assessments, monitors ECG rhythms, evaluates outcomes, adjusts treatment strategies, and establishes and updates individualized treatment plans. Plans must be reviewed and signed by a physician within each 30-day period.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
- One year of clinical experience; cardiopulmonary rehabilitation experience is preferred.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
- Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
- ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (RCEP), or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist certification.
- American Heart Association ACLS Certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician-prescribed exercise and ensure adherence to the treatment plan.
- Tailor risk factor modification and lifestyle-management education and counseling to patients’ cardiovascular health needs.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients’ psychological and emotional well-being.
- Tailor pre- and post-outcome assessments and adjust treatment strategies to evaluate progress and improvements in cardiovascular fitness and overall health.
- Establish individualized treatment plans and subsequent plans every 30 days, ensuring physician review and signature within the 30-day period.
- Conduct new-patient evaluations, including medical history, functional status, short- and long-term goals, nutritional assessment, outcomes assessment, and emotional status.
- Provide patient-specific education related to cardiovascular disease risk factor modification.
- Monitor ECGs and interpret rhythms.
- Accurately document patient progress, exercise type, duration and intensity, vital signs, plan modifications, and adverse events.
- Supervise and implement daily cardiovascular rehabilitation for patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
