SEH-CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Exercise Physiologists provide safe and effective patient care in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and cardiovascular stress testing. They ensure evaluations, assessments, and treatments follow appropriate clinical guidelines and ensure Exercise Physiologists are properly trained to perform their duties. The role includes conducting patient evaluations and exercise testing, implementing and monitoring treatment plans, educating patients and staff, documenting and billing procedures accurately, and maintaining a safe, clean, functional facility. The position supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service initiatives and follows its policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.

Requirements

Current BLS certification.
At least 6 months of previous experience in exercise testing or clinical exercise treatment.
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health and fitness, or a related field.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of fitness testing and exercise-prescription guidelines and standards.
Knowledge of CMS, AACVPR, and ACSM guidelines.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies, including TJC and HIPAA confidentiality.
Working knowledge of office procedures.
Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships and rapport with patients and internal and external customers.
Professional appearance.
Ability to perform tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail, adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, and handle confidential information effectively.
Ability to use a keyboard as required to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

Ensure an excellent patient experience and consistently exemplify on-stage behavior.
Maintain strong organization and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Administer new-patient evaluations.
Ensure individual treatment plans are completed, approved by the medical director, implemented, and followed for each patient.
Work with an RT, RN, or EP to continuously monitor patient EKG and/or oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and pulse.
Administer regularly scheduled educational components.
Administer graded exercise testing, including obtaining patient history and explaining procedures, operating necessary equipment, producing accurate tracings, recognizing problems, and notifying the physician according to procedure.
Perform clinical procedures and patient treatment according to CMS, AACVPR, ACSM, or other governing guidelines.
Ensure necessary actions are completed and documented correctly.
Regularly communicate patient status and progress to referring physicians.
Educate, instruct, and verify staff competency in clinical procedures, fitness testing, and biometric screenings.
Ensure procedures are accurately billed to the appropriate patient.
Ensure the facility and equipment are clean, safe, and functioning properly.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service initiatives; follow policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Attend staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.