Exercise Physiologist

Covenant Health•Nashua, NH

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist works in collaboration with the Medical Director, Nurse Manager, and Cardiopulmonary Team to provide individualized cardiopulmonary exercise therapy and care. The role includes developing therapeutic exercise programs, conducting functional and clinical assessments, monitoring patients with telemetry before, during, and after exercise therapy, providing exercise instruction and demonstrations, and educating patients, families, and the community. The Exercise Physiologist supports follow-up throughout the continuum of cardiopulmonary care, documents care, communicates with patients’ physicians and other healthcare providers, and participates in the callback program. The position supports Covenant Health Ministry’s mission and values and follows practice standards established by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The role requires the physical and mental abilities to perform its tasks, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Some stress may arise from a high level of responsibility for quality care. Essential functions must be performed with reasonable accommodation if the employee has a disability.

Requirements

BLS certification is required.
Ability to interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias and provide appropriate clinical intervention.
Ability to manage physiological responses to exercise, including changes in blood pressure, heart rhythm, heart rate, ischemia, hypoxia, and hypoglycemia.
Ability to perform the position’s physical and mental tasks, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or an Allied Health field is strongly preferred.
A master’s degree in Exercise Science is preferred.
ACLS is preferred.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification is preferred.
Previous experience in adult fitness and/or cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation programs is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the stated areas of responsibility may substitute for the listed education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Support and promote the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Practice in accordance with standards established by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
Develop therapeutic individualized treatment plans.
Complete functional and clinical assessments.
Monitor patients using telemetry.
Provide exercise instruction and demonstrations.
Educate patients and families.
Complete accurate and appropriate clinical documentation.
Correspond with other members of the care team as necessary.
Participate in patient follow-up throughout the continuum of cardiopulmonary care and the callback program.
Perform other duties consistent with the role.