Clinical Exercise Physiologist (.4 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Alliance • Lafayette, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist, in collaboration with other members of the Cardiopulmonary Rehab team, is responsible for developing and implementing the physician-directed plan of care for patients referred to all phases of Cardiopulmonary Rehab. This includes creating exercise programs and educating patients on health fitness topics related to the treatment of disease process for which the patient was referred. The Exercise Physiologist evaluates and supervises patients throughout the program, and remains current in knowledge of cardiopulmonary disease, cardiac risk factor modification, health coaching, exercise prescription, and treatment of the cardiopulmonary patient. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment care plans for cardiac and pulmonary patients in collaboration with hospital physicians, according to standards set by American Association Cardiac Vascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Supervise assigned exercise sessions in outpatient cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation, including monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exercise, assessment of vital signs and EKG/telemetry, and instructing patients on safe exercise techniques. Perform all aspects of Phase I cardiopulmonary rehab, including ambulation of referred patients, education on cardiac risk factors, and completing the department’s role in discharge planning. Document patient care information, and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures. Educate patients, according to policy, can include group classes or one on one instruction. Ensure safe exercise facility by completing daily cleaning, inspecting equipment and reporting problems to appropriate personnel. Orient and provide an initial assessment to patients referred to the program. Participate in community health events as assigned. Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement programs, in order to comply with HFAP, CMS, and AACVPR accreditation standards. Serve as a code team member during emergency situations. Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding abnormal finding and patient progress. Orient new staff to the department and supervise student interns. Serve as a staff resource on exercise prescription for cardiopulmonary rehab patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field
• 3 months Clinical exercise physiology internship or 3 months of work experience in Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• American College of Sports Medicine - Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)- Location specific requirement.
• American Association Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR)- Location specific requirement.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association- Location specific requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment care plans for cardiac and pulmonary patients in collaboration with hospital physicians, according to standards set by American Association Cardiac Vascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
• Supervise assigned exercise sessions in outpatient cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation, including monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exercise, assessment of vital signs and EKG/telemetry, and instructing patients on safe exercise techniques.
• Perform all aspects of Phase I cardiopulmonary rehab, including ambulation of referred patients, education on cardiac risk factors, and completing the department’s role in discharge planning.
• Document patient care information, and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Educate patients, according to policy, can include group classes or one on one instruction.
• Ensure safe exercise facility by completing daily cleaning, inspecting equipment and reporting problems to appropriate personnel.
• Orient and provide an initial assessment to patients referred to the program.
• Participate in community health events as assigned.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement programs, in order to comply with HFAP, CMS, and AACVPR accreditation standards.
• Serve as a code team member during emergency situations.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding abnormal finding and patient progress.
• Orient new staff to the department and supervise student interns.
• Serve as a staff resource on exercise prescription for cardiopulmonary rehab patients.

Benefits

• Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level