Exercise Physiologist

DCH Health System•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist provides cardiac rehabilitation services in accordance with applicable standards of practice. The role evaluates patients and prescribes and leads safe, individualized exercise interventions to restore functional capacity, reduce coronary artery disease risk factors, and support healthy behaviors and social independence. The position also provides exercise planning, counseling, monitoring, education, and follow-up services for cardiac rehabilitation patients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a fitness-related field.
Certification as an ACSM Exercise Specialist is preferred; equivalent experience, certification, or training is required.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of a variety of exercise equipment.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Normal or corrected hearing and vision.
Effective communication and speaking skills.
Good motor coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier objects with assistance.
Ability to tolerate exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals, hazardous materials, and cleaning solutions, and to wear common protective or safety equipment as appropriate.
Ability to address conflict, communicate with people of varied personalities, and take responsibility for outcomes and results.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
At least 1 year of experience in exercise planning, supervision, and counseling with cardiac rehabilitation patients.
ACSM Exercise Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

Develop exercise prescriptions for patients.
Provide exercise planning, counseling, and monitoring to patients.
Schedule cardiac rehabilitation sessions.
Perform assessments for patient evaluations and treatment plans.
Provide professional, customer-focused service and foster an atmosphere of excellent customer service.
Coordinate with the supervisor to arrange maintenance for cardiac rehabilitation equipment.
Assist with evaluating and recommending new equipment.
Promote the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation to local physicians and the community.
Teach education classes for patients.
Assist with outcome measurements.
Assist the Coordinator in adhering to AACVPR standards.
Maintain performance, patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and financial standards outlined in the performance evaluation.
Meet compliance requirements outlined in the Employee Handbook and adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards and DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Perform essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
Identify and reduce unsafe practices and take appropriate action to address risks and hazards.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.