Clinical Exercise Physiologist Full Time 36 hours

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) delivers patient-centered care within the outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs. The CEP conducts clinical health assessments, designs individualized exercise prescriptions, monitors telemetry/hemodynamics during exercise, and provides risk-factor lifestyle education. This role collaborates closely with medical directors, cardiologists, pulmonologists, and registered nurses to restore patient physical function and improve quality of life. All duties are performed in alignment with AACVPR and ACSM standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of clinical experience in an outpatient cardiac or pulmonary rehab unit.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtained within 90 days of hire for both.
High proficiency in continuous EKG interpretation, arrhythmia recognition, and emergency medical response.
General orientation at time of hire.
Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually.
Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department.
Other unit based competencies / skills as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology
ACSM Clinical Certification preferred
Documented clinical internship hours in stress testing or telemetry monitoring are highly considered.

Responsibilities

Perform initial intake evaluations, including medical record reviews.
Formulate data-driven Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) with tailored exercise protocols factoring in metabolic equivalents (METs) and dyspnea scales.
Re-evaluate patient progress monthly and modify training loads, durations, or modalities based on physiological adaptation.
Conduct and supervise monitored exercise sessions featuring treadmills, upper body ergometers, and resistance equipment.
Monitor continuous EKG telemetry, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Identify cardiac arrhythmias, abnormal hemodynamic responses, or respiratory distress, and initiate emergency procedures immediately if indicated.
Lead group and individual classes on chronic disease management, including heart-healthy nutrition, smoking cessation, and breathing techniques.
Provide clear instructions on rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and guidelines for independent home exercise programs upon discharge.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, secure physician signatures for billing compliance, and manage data tracking for AACVPR program recertification.