Exercise Physiologist - Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare • Stratford, CT

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About The Position

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 40 outpatient locations offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, in specialties including orthopedics, neuroscience, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, vestibular, and more. We are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes. We are currently seeking a per diem Exercise Physiologist for our Stratford, CT Outpatient Rehab Clinic. Our Outpatient Rehab Clinic in Stratford, CT is connected to our Hartford Healthcare Urgent Care center. It is part of a multidisciplinary team of medical, rehabilitation, and wellness professionals dedicated to improving the health of all patients. This therapist will collaborate with professionals throughout the facility to support our coordinated care model. All of our clinics have ample private treatment spaces and state-of-the-art gyms to support our patient’s recovery. Specialty Programs in this multi-disciplinary clinic include Balance & Falls (Safe Steps), Cancer Rehabilitation, Complex Spine, Concussion, Dry Needling, Gender-Affirming Rehab, Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, Stroke/Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders, Chronic Pain Management, Pelvic Health, Speech Therapy, Sports Medicine, Thoracic Outlet and Vestibular Therapy.

Requirements

• B.S. in Exercise Physiology / Science or related degree.
• M.S. preferred.
• ACSM EP or NSCA CSCS Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patients.
• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen.
• Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise.
• Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Collaborates with physician regarding the exercise prescription for each patient.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of monitoring and arrhythmia identification.
• Preparation of report on individual patient to appropriate physician.
• Appropriately charts progress in Medical Records.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of patient care.
• Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of the departmental equipment.
• Maintains equipment in optimal functioning condition in accordance with manufactures guidelines.
• Provides staff with educational in-service for proper and safe use of equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees