Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac Rehab- Per Diem
SolutionHealth•Manchester, NH
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist develops and implements education and exercise plans and prescriptions for adult-sized adolescents and adults participating in the Elliot Health System Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, following standards set by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The role provides cardiac rehabilitation education and counseling, evaluates patients’ risk-factor management, conducts appropriate exercise programming, and documents patient assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in exercise science, exercise physiology, physical therapy, or physical education.
- BLS certification, or ability to obtain it immediately upon hire through Elliot.
- Prior experience in clinical cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide education on cardiac and vascular disease, risk-factor management, and healthy lifestyle modifications through group classes and individual counseling.
- Conduct intake interviews with new outpatient cardiac rehabilitation patients and explain the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation.
- Assess patients’ risk-factor management using interview information, relevant laboratory results, and medical history.
- Conduct exercise programs for cardiac and vascular patients, including warm-up, stretching, range-of-motion activities, cardiovascular conditioning, cool-down activities, and resistance training.
- Modify exercises when a patient’s physical or medical condition requires it.
- Complete timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
