PRN Exercise Physiologist

Huntsville Memorial Hospital•Huntsville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Director, the Exercise Physiologist uses educational background to coordinate and plan preventative and rehabilitative health care for patients in the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Provides patient care by observing and assessing the patient’s condition, performing patient care interventions and testing, evaluating the results of care and medications administered, and educating patients and their families about the nature, care and treatment of the patient’s condition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Certification as a Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) required.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree in Exercise Science preferred
prior cardiac rehab experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a comprehensive patient evaluation and implements a plan of care which provides comprehensive, quality patient care.
Diligently reviews the medical record and patient history.
Assesses and implements appropriate care based on assessment of age, developmental stage and physical condition.
Develops effective programs and applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
Establishes rapport with patient in a professional manner.
Monitors patient during exercise sessions and assesses tolerance appropriately.
Evaluates treatment efficacy and patient progress to aid in ascertaining program effectiveness and revising specifics of treatment programs.
Works in a multidisciplinary manner with other therapy services and departments of the hospital to provide best quality of care.
Works closely with medical director for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, meeting as often as needed to maintain best quality of care and regulatory compliance.
Provide community education via health fairs and other speaking engagements.
Marketing activities to include visits to physicians and case managers for patient referrals.
Maintains patient schedule in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Performs general clerical duties to ensure departmental efficiency including ordering supplies.
Inputs charges into billing system.
Maintains accurate records and prepares timely reports according to department and regulatory policies, procedures and guidelines.
Creates and diligently maintains all patient charts in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Participates in education and performance improvement activities to enhance and maintain personal and departmental qualifications and standards of performance.
Provides effective patient/family education based on individualized learning needs.
Cleans and maintains exercise equipment.
Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
Performs other duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.