Exercise Physiologist

Yale New Haven Health • Branford, CT

2d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Evaluate, supervise and monitor clients during exercise rehabilitation. Evaluate profiles /intakes and recommends program through Cardiac Rehabilitation services. Develop exercise prescriptions in consultation with Supervising Provider and render exercise programs upon providers referral for apparently healthy and diseased populations. Questions, concerns, and medical decisions regarding treatment must be discussed with HVC nurse/physician clinician, Manager and/or medical advisor. Follow up, document and maintain participants needs. This job may require practice outside the hospital campus, such as Health Fairs etc. and own transportation may be utilized.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology
• Prior experience as an exercise specialist required, preferably in a cardiac rehabilitation or pulmonary rehabilitation program
• BLS needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills, public speaking skills and the ability to practice independently.
• Computer skills including Epic and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred
• certification by ACSM or AACVPR will be encouraged

Responsibilities

• Initial evaluation and reassessments of clients, care plan development and revisions for clients in cardiac rehabilitation setting.
• Provide instruction and demonstrate proper exercises as well as Supervision of clients before, during and after exercise sessions.
• Conducts patient monitoring, escalating concerns to RN/ provider.
• Educates participants regarding all aspects of exercise (including home exercise.)
• Documents initial and daily assessment data into patients record and procedure manual.
• Performs appropriate documentation for individual programs.
• Provides educational programs for participants in area of expertise.
• Participates in research, in-service education classes, student/intern education and other activities, as directed.
• Maintains professional knowledge base by professional organization membership and regular attendance at in-service programs, workshops, symposia and university classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level