Exercise Physiologist – PRN; Days

Texas Health Resources•Allen, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist will work in the Cardiac Rehab Department at Texas Health Allen. This role involves assisting RNs with patient assessments, developing individualized exercise programs, and providing instruction for safe and effective exercise performance. The position also includes equipment maintenance and documentation of patient data. Texas Health Allen is a growing facility focused on providing safe and reliable care in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related field is required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days is required
Must possess knowledge of respective clinical area to include equipment used, infection control, criteria of standard precautions, national patient safety goals and all other skills related to patient care delivery.

Nice To Haves

3 months experience in cardiac rehab is preferred
CCES - Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist Upon Hire is preferred
RCEP - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Upon Hire is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist RN with patient assessment on admission to the program and assist with the development of comprehensive individualized exercise program.
Develops exercise prescriptions/programs tailored to the unique needs and interests of the client and in accordance with department guidelines.
Provides instruction necessary for the safe and effective performance of exercise activities, and promotion of secondary prevention to individuals who are limited by cardiac disease to improve functional capacity and lower cardiovascular risk factors.
Completes shift assignments for equipment maintenance, and all other tasks related to maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Documents all required data for Cardiac Rehab members according to department guidelines.