Exercise Physiologist - PRN - AAMC

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

4d • $24 - $37

About The Position

This position is responsible for evaluating patients for cardiopulmonary rehab services and providing appropriate therapy including exercise, education and counseling according to department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare related field required.
• One year clinical experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS: must obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (EP-C) or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP) or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical history, medicine regime, precautions, and past medical history at intake. Updates patient medical records in accordance to Medicare, hospital, and AACVPR regulations.
• Collaborates with the patient, family, physician, and other health care team members in planning a total rehabilitation program based on individual assessed needs
• Calls physicians and other medical staff to discuss patient needs and concerns.
• Assists in managing, developing, implementing, and evaluating fitness programs. Maintains procedures and training manuals of program operations, equipments, and facility maintenance protocols.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, and quality and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Attends hospital rounds and /or visits inpatients to educate on cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services.
• Attend to all patients needs including initiation of emergency procedures using BLS & ACLS guidelines and not limited to use of Automatic External Defibrillator.
• Assists with collecting and entering outcomes data in computers (EPIC, Scottcare, and Excel)
• Assists in tallying departmental metrics including inpatient consults, daily and monthly censuses, and charge audits.
• Attends and remains an active member of hospital committees including but not limited to CHF readmissions, COPD initiative, and other cardiology and pulmonary committees.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level