Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Prime Healthcare•Denville, NJ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. Exercise physiologists perform duties as defined by the State of New Jersey and standards established by the American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American College of Sports Medicine. This includes an exercise physiology evaluation and treatment of Phase 2 and Phase 3 patients. Fostering a safe and effective exercise environment, implementing programs established by the department and other professional duties as needed.

Requirements

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
A BS in Exercise Science or related field is required.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

1 to 2 years of experience in a hospital based cardiac or pulmonary rehab program.

Responsibilities

Perform duties as defined by the State of New Jersey and standards established by the American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American College of Sports Medicine.
Perform an exercise physiology evaluation and treatment of Phase 2 and Phase 3 patients.
Foster a safe and effective exercise environment.
Implement programs established by the department.
Supervise monitored and maintenance patients.
Perform case management for the Phase 3 patients.
Perform initial exercise evaluation of patients with complex medical needs.
Provide initial exercise session instruction.
Perform progression of exercise prescription per protocols.
Provide education on risk factor modification.
Read and interpret telemetry tracing and patient’s response to exercise.