HCA Healthcare - Richmond, VA

posted 2 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level
Richmond, VA
Hospitals

About the position

The Exercise Physiologist at Chippenham Hospital is responsible for developing and adjusting individual exercise prescriptions based on established guidelines, ensuring patient safety, and providing education to both inpatients and outpatients. This role involves working closely with patients to enhance their physical health through tailored exercise programs, particularly in the context of cardiac rehabilitation. The position also includes responsibilities related to quality improvement and marketing of the Cardiac Rehab Program.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure personal and department safety.
  • Develop and adjust individual patient's exercise prescription based on ACSM guidelines.
  • Proficiently use and maintain/calibrate all equipment.
  • Initiate exercise teaching with inpatients and outpatients.
  • Initiate emergency measures per policy and procedure.
  • Expand knowledge base of Cardiac Rehab through ongoing education.
  • Assist with ongoing Quality Improvement.
  • Keep team members informed about individual patient's progress.
  • Assist in marketing of Cardiac Rehab Program.
  • Assist in planning and implementing risk factor modification education for both inpatients and outpatients.

Requirements

  • Experience in development and implementation of exercise programs (Required).
  • Prior experience in Cardiac Rehab program (Preferred).
  • Graduate of an accredited program in Exercise Physiology (Required).
  • ACLS Certification (Required).
  • Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology; Certified by American College Sports Medicine (Preferred).
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care (Required).

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior experience in Cardiac Rehab program.

Benefits

  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Family leave
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
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