Exercise Physiologist III

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology required.
Four years' health care related experience with minimum of two years' clinical experience in outpatient cardiac rehab required.
Basic Life Saver (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Saver (ACLS)
Current ACSM Exercise Specialist certification required.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution skills and adult teaching /education skills.
Demonstrates understanding and support of best practices based on ACSM, AACVPR and AHA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in the field of Exercise Science (MS, MA, or MEd).

Responsibilities

Conducts participant evaluations and formulates exercise prescriptions at key milestones.
Observes and assesses responses to exercise to ensure appropriateness of prescriptions.
Monitors daily sessions, interprets EKGs, and instructs safe exercise techniques.
Leads group classes to educate on cardiac risk factors and health practices.
Follows policies for progressing or terminating exercise.
Reports abnormal responses and consults appropriately.
Communicates with patients, families, and physicians both verbally and in writing.
Applies professional standards in exercise decisions (ACSM, AACVPR, AHA, SJHA).
Oversees training of physiologists, students, and interns.
Assists with program design and implementation using current guidelines.
May supervise the unit in the manager's absence.
Provides input on employee evaluations as requested.
Coordinates with department and hospital teams for efficient operations.
Participates in quality improvement processes.
Coordinates equipment cleaning and quarterly calibrations.
Oversees strength training equipment maintenance and orientation.
Assists in writing policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as required.