Exercise Physiologist

WVU Medicine

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist develops, coordinates, and implements exercise programs and education for all phases of cardiac rehabilitation for cardiac and pulmonary patients. The role provides and evaluates rehabilitation exercise care, monitors patient responses, documents and communicates treatment information to patients and the healthcare team, and supports patients in understanding their condition, plan of care, and exercise goals. The Exercise Physiologist also provides clinical oversight for patients at all risk levels and maintains current knowledge of developments in the exercise field. This position is based at Camden Clark Medical Center, 800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, West Virginia, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of working with patients at risk for or with known cardiopulmonary disease.
Advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, cardiac risk factors, behavioral modification strategies, and counseling.
Appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40+ pounds; patient handling is to use lift equipment or other aids as indicated.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science.
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) certification or Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) certification.
One year of experience in cardiac rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate exercise programs for patients in all phases of rehabilitation.
Complete required patient and healthcare-team communications, including EMR documentation and reports about education, exercise progression and treatment, and monitored physiological and vital responses.
Assist with insurance authorization, scheduling, and billing to carry out patients’ established plans of care.
Conduct stress testing as needed and interpret EMG results from stress testing or exercise; interpret clinical data accurately and seek medical evaluation when appropriate.
Immediately intervene when a patient has an adverse response to education, exercise, medications, or treatment, and report and document events accordingly.
Ensure patients and their support systems understand the patient’s medical condition, plan of care, and established exercise goals.
Create patient education materials and sessions and provide exercise technique instruction for treatment plans.
Provide clinical oversight regarding exercise for patients at all risk levels.
Maintain current knowledge of new programs and developments in the exercise field.
Perform other duties as assigned.