Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Schuylkill•Hazleton, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join their team. This role involves supervising and overseeing inpatient and/or outpatient stress testing or exercise and physical fitness testing in lieu of physician presence. The position requires assessing the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise on cardiac and/or high-risk patient populations and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members to deliver high-quality diagnostic tests and interventions. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network with numerous accolades for nursing excellence, patient safety, and overall quality of care.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology
Strong knowledge of cardiac A&P and hemodynamic response to exercise with understanding of end points for testing/intervention
Strong knowledge base of cardiac exercise protocols and ability to select most appropriate for patient stress testing/intervention.
Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmia recognition.
Critical thinking and judgment skills with the ability to evaluate patient response to exercise during testing/intervention.
Ability to multitask and work well under stress and in an emergency situation.
Ability to work interdependently.
Ability to use pc software programs.
Ability to develop an individualized exercise prescription for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on clinical results of assessment and/or exercise stress test
Ability to evaluate the patient’s responses to exercise conditioning.
Demonstrates strong educational teaching abilities for patient education, both individual and group as indicated
Demonstrates strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

ACSM-Cert Tr-Exer Spec-Hlth-Fit Inst-Exer Phys - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or CCRP-Cert Cardiac Rehab Professional AACPRPCC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
Clinical internship in diagnostic stress testing (diseased population)
Basic and advanced ECG courses with the performance of a 12-lead ECG evaluation and dysrhythmia recognition
1 year cardiovascular stress testing experience or 1 year cardiopulmonary rehab experience

Responsibilities

Determines appropriate stress exercise protocol for patient based on medical history, patient evaluation, resting EKG, and indication for test/intervention.
Recognizes indications and contraindications for stress testing/intervention.
Communicates with Physician if questions or discussion regarding stress type ordered, intervention appropriateness or changes in patient condition warrants.
Prepares patient for testing/intervention, including explanation and proof of patient understanding and proper lead placement.
Supervises patient during inpatient and/or outpatient stress testing/intervention (Treadmill Exercise Stress, Nuclear Exercise, Nuclear Pharmacological, Stress Echocardiography, and/or Graded-progressive cardio-pulm exercise) using critical judgment skills and monitor patient for inappropriate responses based on indications for and limitations to stress testing/intervention to achieve a high-quality outcome.
Evaluates patient’s anatomy and physiology, hemodynamic, and vital sign response during testing/intervention and detects any abnormal responses including BP and arrhythmia response.
Recognizes end-points for testing and/or end-point for treatment session.
Integrates exercise testing data into documentation for final report interpretation by Physician.
Recognizes appropriateness for physician presence during stress testing/intervention.
Performs holter monitor scan analysis, as needed.
Participates and supports the supervision and onboarding of new employees and student interns.
Provides education on exercise, health and lifestyle modification, as appropriate.