Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lima, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist works collaboratively with the cardiopulmonary team to develop, implement, and evaluate the exercise component of the program. The role includes reviewing patient histories, presenting lectures, creating exercise prescriptions, and monitoring patient responses to therapy. The Exercise Physiologist makes recommendations to change or modify therapy based on assessments and serves as a preceptor to new team members.

The position is in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab department at St. Rita's Medical Center. It also involves serving as the site supervisor for the clinic's student university internship program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS or PALS is required according to specialty assignment.
• Critical thinking, effective communication, active listening, collaboration, patient care, and physiologic data acquisition skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology.
• ACLS or PALS certification at hire.
• Clinical specialty certification from an accredited organization, such as ACSM or ASEP.
• At least 2 years of previous experience in adult fitness and/or cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Responsibilities

• Review medical history, nursing intake, and exercise history or exercise tolerance test results before goal-setting sessions.
• Become familiar with patient profiles, paying special attention to musculoskeletal function and cardiovascular histories.
• Calculate target heart range and risk stratification class, when appropriate, before the six-minute walk test.
• Educate patients on self-monitoring target heart rate and rate of perceived exertion.
• Write clinic exercise prescriptions based on test results.
• Document patient response to exercise, heart rate, ECG rhythm, and signs or symptoms.
• Perform and document six-minute walk tests or submaximal exercise tolerance tests during initial evaluations and at discharge.
• Provide patients with guidelines for exercise at home.
• Document the Individualized Treatment Plan every 30 days, including reassessment of exercise goals, response to exercise, discharge planning, and ongoing patient education.
• Act as site supervisor for the clinic student university internship program.
• Precept new team members.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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