Exercise Physiologist

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital•Burke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate should have experience with patient assessment, exercise prescription, ECG telemetry monitoring, patient education and supervision of cardiac patients. Excellent communication and social skills are essential. A Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Science with ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification or a Master's degree with ACSM certification as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist is preferred. Position requires a current BLS certification and attainment of ACLS certification.

Requirements

BS Required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; high level of enthusiasm and dedication to all members.
Ability to listen, offer support, encouragement and empathy when necessary to all members but specifically to those members who are chronically ill and could be experiencing living challenges.
Must be physically capable of leading slightly vigorous exercise programs and be able to assist participants on/off exercise equipment; adjust body position settings on exercise equipment; set up /breakdown chairs; occasional lifting/moving exercise equipment up to 50 pounds and program materials.
Physical and manual dexterity required.
A lot of stopping, bending, agile movement, bending, twisting, and hand dexterity
current BLS certification
attainment of ACLS certification

Nice To Haves

A Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Science with ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification or a Master's degree with ACSM certification as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct new patient tours and interviews
Prepare initial exercise prescriptions
Conduct new patient orientations
Upgrade exercise prescriptions on a weekly basis
Supervision of phase II exercise classes
Prepare summary reports for all Phase II patients at the end of their 10th week of program participation.
Monitor graduation dates and conduct graduation consultations at 30th session
In consultation with program director, prepare medical necessity reports in response to insurance carrier inquiries
Prepare medical alert documentation for referring physicians
On a regular basis, check for and reorder necessary exercise program supplies
Maintain daily quality control for all exercise telemetry equipment
Maintain adequate quantities for all program forms
Prepare maintenance exercise program for new phase II graduates
Prepare home exercise programs with associated approval of primary MD
Daily check of all emergency medical equipment & crash cart
Be familiar with code 04 procedures and your special responsibilities
Participate in weekly summary conference meetings with program director
Provide as needed ECG monitoring & documentation of exercise classes
Conduct patient education lectures
Performs other duties as requested by Director/VP, Outpatient Services
Practices Standard Precautions
Personally adheres to Service Excellence standards by demonstrating positive communication, prompt & respectful service and maintaining an appropriate work environment when working with patients, staff, co-workers, visitors and others.