Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Exercise Physiologist for our Cardiac Rehab located in Edgewood. The Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist assists in providing all therapy services assessed and planned for the clients by the Occupational Therapist and/or Physical Therapist. May function independently within the scope and objectives of the treatment plan. Evaluates clients/patients, formulates goals, establishes treatment plans and ensure that the plan is implemented and documents in a timely manner. Will need to coordinate and communicate treatment plans and goals with Work Rehabilitation Team Leader/Cardiac Rehab team. Maintains a professional image and is customer service oriented while performing day to day tasks. Maintains open communication with all involved stakeholders including co-workers this may involve keeping their schedule current, attending case conferences and participating in discharge, planning and involving stakeholders in the decision-making process. Responsible for daily documentation of patient progress reports. Participates in the continued growth of the program and as a professional through marketing efforts, tours of companies, attendance of in-services and continuing education. Shall follow applicable safety steps required to perform their duties to ensure safety for themselves and their patients, and be in compliance with medical center, state, and federal safety standards. Maintain expected level of productivity and demonstrate awareness of revenue/volume trends and accountability. Assisting in development and implementation of exercise prescriptions for patients with Cardiac disease and multiple co-morbidities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

B.S. in Exercise Physiology at an Accredited School
Knowledge of Exercise Physiology techniques and anticipated outcomes
Working knowledge of nutrition, exercise, behavior change principles, weight management, health promotion counseling and educational techniques.
One year of work experience using EP practice/principals or successfully complete an internship in the field.

Nice To Haves

Masters’ Degree in Exercise Physiology or Health Promotion
One or more years of experience as an Exercise Physiologist in Industrial Medicine, Rehabilitation or Cardiac Rehab
Experience with development and implantation of client/patient treatment plans.
Knowledge of work site health promotion strategies

Responsibilities

Assists in providing all therapy services assessed and planned for the clients by the Occupational Therapist and/or Physical Therapist.
May function independently within the scope and objectives of the treatment plan.
Evaluates clients/patients, formulates goals, establishes treatment plans and ensure that the plan is implemented and documents in a timely manner.
Coordinates and communicates treatment plans and goals with Work Rehabilitation Team Leader/Cardiac Rehab team.
Maintains a professional image and is customer service oriented while performing day to day tasks.
Maintains open communication with all involved stakeholders including co-workers this may involve keeping their schedule current, attending case conferences and participating in discharge, planning and involving stakeholders in the decision-making process.
Responsible for daily documentation of patient progress reports.
Participates in the continued growth of the program and as a professional through marketing efforts, tours of companies, attendance of in-services and continuing education.
Follows applicable safety steps required to perform their duties to ensure safety for themselves and their patients, and be in compliance with medical center, state, and federal safety standards.
Maintain expected level of productivity and demonstrate awareness of revenue/volume trends and accountability.
Assisting in development and implementation of exercise prescriptions for patients with Cardiac disease and multiple co-morbidities.
Performs other duties as assigned.