Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab - Elmer
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
- Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science/ Health Science required.
- One year experience required.
- BLS Healthcare Provider required within 30days.
- ACLS within 30 days required.
- Dysrhythmia Competency within 3 months of hire required.
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist (EP) Certification Required or obtained within 1 year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree preferred.
- One-year experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Uses assessment data to identify and prioritize patient problems for patients requiring cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
- Evaluates pertinent medical records and interviews patients to clarify medical history, needs, goals, and problems.
- Creates and follows exercise prescription plans to achieve specific realistic outcomes.
- Interacts in treatment according to patient needs.
- Applies principles and practices of cardiac rehabilitation for prevention and therapeutic purposes.
- Restores and maintains optimal physiological, psychological, social, vocational and emotional status.
- Provides patient/family education and instruction to promote/maintain health and well-being.
- Functions in accordance with ACSM guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
- May require travel for CEP coverage operational needs across the Inspira network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
