Exercise Physiologist
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist provides direct, safe, best-practice care primarily in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. The role works extensively with a multidisciplinary team, cardiologists, and hospital staff to support optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include establishing and updating individualized exercise prescriptions, orienting patients to equipment and safety protocols, conducting functional fitness testing and body composition analysis, educating patients and families, supervising and monitoring exercise sessions, and maintaining clinical data and program records. The Exercise Physiologist adjusts treatment plans as appropriate and collaborates with physicians and clinical staff on patient goals while following safety, security, and infection control policies and contributing to a positive quality work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise and 12 months of relevant experience with secondary prevention populations, or at least 120 hours of internship in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
- Experience recognizing and interpreting 12-lead and exercise ECG.
- Documented coursework and/or demonstrated experience in exercise prescription, anatomy and physiology, and human movement.
- Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 14 days of hire.
- Certified Personal Trainer/Exercise Specialist within 12 months, or Certified Exercise Specialist within 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Screen, assess, and determine patients’ eligibility and appropriateness for the program.
- Evaluate and deliver Phase I care for eligible populations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Assess, intervene, and track outcomes in Phase II programs in line with AACVPR recommendations and core competencies.
- Risk-stratify patients to determine appropriate treatment plans, exercise prescriptions, program progression, and education plans.
- Monitor, evaluate, and manage ECG, hemodynamics, and general patient safety during exercise in all phases of care.
- Assist patients with goal setting and outcomes management in accordance with AACVPR and department standards.
- Establish and update individualized exercise prescriptions.
- Orient patients to equipment and safety protocols.
- Conduct functional fitness testing and body composition analysis.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Supervise and monitor exercise sessions.
- Document and maintain current clinical data and program records, adjusting treatment plans as appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, clinical staff, and a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.
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Job Type
Full-time
