Exercise Physiology - PRN; Weekends

Texas Health Resources • Dallas, TX

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work location: Texas Health Dallas 8200 Walnut Hill Ln. TX 75231. Work hours: PRN – As Needed; with rotating weekends. Department Highlights: Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment. Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources. Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or related field required
• Proficency in 12 lead interpretation
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days required
• CCES - Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist Upon Hire
• RCEP - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 3 months experience in cardiac rehab preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health risks, needs, and interests.
• Assist RN with patient assessment on admission to the program and assist with the development of comprehensive individualized exercise program.
• Provides instruction necessary for the safe and effective performance of exercise activities, and promotion of secondary prevention to individuals who are limited by cardiac disease to improve functional capacity and lower cardiovascular risk factors.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
• Competent in the use of Scott Care telemetry, obtaining accurate HR, BP, RR, and cardiac rhythm.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the setup and operation of all monitoring and exercise equipment.
• Plans, implements, evaluates documents patient education.
• Completes shift assignments for equipment maintenance, and all other tasks related to maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Seeks assistance/ supervision/ consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of services.
• Provides administrative support as needed, including but not limited to assisting patients with registration for cardiac rehab, receiving phone calls, providing information on cardiac rehab services, scheduling appointments, organizing charts, etc.
• Assists with quality control procedures.

Benefits

• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount Programs
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level