Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing quality care to medical and surgical cardiovascular patients of cardiac rehab services by supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase I-III program that involves the patient and family. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary manner.

Requirements

• Education/experience in developing safe exercise prescription and education for the cardiac patients is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an accredited four-year Bachelor’s degree program in Exercise Physiology / Physical Education or related field.
• Coursework in exercise physiology with direct patient care experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and demonstrates a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Conduct and document in EPIC the initial Phase I review to include medical record review and patient interview to effectively communicate education for risk factor modification based on individual risk factor history.
• Determine appropriateness of Phase II referral.
• Provide appropriate Phase I-III exercise prescription resulting in positive outcomes as indicated by quality monitoring and patient satisfaction.
• Evaluate and document patient response to treatment.
• Collaborate with Cardiac Rehab nurse.
• Provide information to patient/family regarding status, program planning and discharge plans throughout the rehabilitation program.
• Document the course of patient care including progress made to justify need for ongoing intervention.
• Follow documentation guidelines for the inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehab environment according to the department policy/procedure/guidelines.
• Provide patient and family education on risk factor modification and exercise guidelines.
• Integrates family members into the treatment, educational and discharge planning process for a safe transition back to home.
• Participating in continuing education/professional development activities.
• Attends/presents at departmental in-service sessions as scheduled.
• Attends external professional growth activities as scheduled and communicates information to the team.
• Adhere to policies and practices of applicable federal and state guideline, and entity specific policies.
• Is familiar with and acts according to contents of applicable professional code, employee/handbook, unit Policy & Procedure and organizational policies.
• Meets established organizational productivity standards within a fiscally responsible manner.
• Participates in performance improvement and quality related initiatives and uses data to improve quality of care delivered.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All equipment and duties within the Cardiac Rehab Department listed in the Competency Checklist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level