Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab Deptford - PT

Inspira Health • Deptford Township, NJ

107d

About The Position

The cardiopulmonary Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) uses assessment data to identify and prioritize patient problems of patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and other medical conditions for patients requiring cardiopulmonary rehabilitation under orders from the referring physician. The CEP evaluates pertinent medical records and thoroughly interviews patients to clarify medical history, needs, goals, and problems. The CEP creates and follows exercise prescription plans to achieve specific realistic outcomes and interacts in treatment according to patient needs. Applies principles and practices of cardiac rehabilitation for prevention and therapeutic purposes to restore and maintain optimal physiological, psychological, social, vocational and emotional status. Provides patient/family education and instruction to promote/maintain health and well-being. The cardiopulmonary CEP functions in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines and hospital policies and procedures. This position may require travel for CEP coverage operational needs across the Inspira network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Health Science required for all new hires within 5 years of hire.
• Master's degree preferred.
• One year experience required.
• One-year experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required within 30 days.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days.
• Dysrhythmia Competency required within 3 months of hire.
• ACSM Exercise Physiologist (EP) Certification required or obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize patient problems for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Evaluate medical records and interview patients to clarify medical history and needs.
• Create and follow exercise prescription plans to achieve specific outcomes.
• Interact in treatment according to patient needs.
• Apply principles of cardiac rehabilitation for prevention and therapeutic purposes.
• Provide patient/family education and instruction to promote health and well-being.
• Function in accordance with ACSM guidelines and hospital policies.
• Travel for CEP coverage operational needs across the Inspira network.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree