Exercise Physiologist-PN

Lexington Medical Center • SC

103d

About The Position

Position provides evaluation, coordination, and exercise educational planning of the Cardiac/ Pulmonary/Vascular Rehab patient in an outpatient setting. Position focuses on risk reduction and behavior intervention and modification. Assist in all new patient evaluation and orientation and follow-up including graded exercise testing, exercise prescription, body composition analysis, pulmonary function, lipid analysis, and exercise session explanation. Assist in supervision of the exercise sessions including exercise prescription upgrades as necessary. Assist in patient record keeping, patient attendance, patient progress notes, and posting of charges.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology
• Minimum Years of Experience: None.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Certified in Basic Life Support or certified within 3 months of employment in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Required Training: Possess advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk-factor and behavior modification strategies as related to Cardiovascular Rehabilitative Services.
• Advanced knowledge in ECG interpretation during exercise with and without drug therapy implications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive attitude in an environment of constant change.
• Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contacts.
• Maintains a courteous and professional manner and communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors and fellow healthcare team members.
• Utilizes channels of communication according to hospital policy and directs questions and problems to the appropriate persons in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication of information to all ages.
• Responsiveness to all patients and office staff requests and needs.
• Performance of duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency.
• Daily interactions between patients and physicians to facilitate ongoing quality care in office and over the telephone.
• Utilizes time effectively to prioritize workload to best meet patient care and departmental needs when completing assignments.
• Greets and screens patients, determines the appropriateness of exam, and obtains proper consent.
• Preps patient to include medical history, vital signs assessment, IV insertion, and EKG lead placement.
• Ensures that a complete and thorough clinical history is taken prior to the study and all information, including dictation, is completed as soon as practically possible.
• Properly documents results from stress test and ensures appropriate follow-thru on all paperwork issues.
• Supervises, monitors and assesses patients for possible signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to exercise or pharmacologic drugs.
• Assists in orientation of new employees and responsible for updating staff and patients to new trends in exercise physiology.
• Cleans and prepares patient care areas and equipment for the arrival of new patients.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees