Exercise Physiologist

DCH Health System•Tuscaloosa, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the provision of services for cardiac rehabilitation in compliance with standards of practice for Cardiac Rehab. Based on the patient’s individual need, the Exercise Physiologist must guide interventions for restoring functional capacity, reducing coronary artery disease risk factors, and promoting behaviors that lead to maintenance of healthy and social independence. Responsible for evaluating and prescribing safe exercise prescriptions, and leading appropriate exercises for each patient’s exercise session.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or fitness-related field required.
CPR certification required.
Must have knowledge of a variety of exercise equipment.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 1 year experience in exercise planning, supervision and counseling with cardiac rehab patients preferred.
Certification as an ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred with experience, certification, or training equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Developing patient’s exercise prescriptions.
Provides exercise planning, counseling and monitoring to patients.
Scheduling cardiac rehab session.
Perform necessary assessments for patient evaluations and treatment plans.
Ensure that all patients receive professional customer focused service.
Demonstrates and establishes an atmosphere of excellent customer service.
Coordinates with supervisor for arranging maintenance for all Cardiac Rehab equipment.
Assists with evaluating and recommending new equipment.
Promotes benefits of Cardiac Rehab with local physicians and the community.
Teaching education classes for patients.
Assist with outcome measurements.
Assist the Coordinator in adhering to AACVPR’s standards.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.