Exercise Physiologist I: Per Diem Variable Weekdays, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center OP Cardiac Rehab

Atlantic Health System•Pequannock Township, NJ

9d•$29 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health is searching for a qualified Per Diem Exercise Physiologist for Atlantic Health's Cardiac Rehab Department at Chilton Medical Center (Pompton Plains, NJ). This exciting opportunity requires an Exercise Physiologist with strong clinical and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in delivering cardiac rehab services centered around improving quality of life and outcomes.

Requirements

Strong clinical and customer service skills
Ability to identify signs and symptoms to provide safe and effective environment
Understanding of when to escalate and report urgent and nonurgent clinical needs of patients
Understanding of appropriate physiological changes during cardiac rehab sessions and how to apply to exercise planning
ECG screening and monitoring competency
Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease patients

Responsibilities

Collaborates on Initial assessment and treatment plan design of both our outpatient cardiac rehab and Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease patients.
Provides exercise supervision of all cardiac rehab and SET-PAD patients.
Assists team in maintaining appropriate exercise guidance to aid in optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrates ability to identify signs and symptoms to provide safe and effective environment. Understands when to escalate and report urgent and nonurgent clinical needs of patients.
Has understanding of appropriate physiological changes during cardiac rehab sessions and how to apply to exercise planning.
Demonstrates ECG screening and monitoring competency.
Provides risk factor education to patients.
Helps drive patient outcome collection and improvement.
Communicates effectively with other team members and medical staff to maximize patient success and safety.
Delivers education to team members and patients in exercise principles.
Works with entire Cardiac Rehab and leadership team in mentoring new employees and interns.
Collaborates on projects to support the department and the cardiovascular service line.
Demonstrates strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance