Lead Exercise Physiologist - SSIHI Clinic - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

20d

About The Position

Position Summary: The lead exercise physiologist will play a important role in leading and growing the Cardiac Rehab Center. Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating exercise programs for patients in our Cardiac Rehab & Preventive Cardiology Programs. Incumbent assesses cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Incumbent creates educational materials and sessions for patients in both programs. The incumbent provides day-to-day oversight, staff scheduling and implementation of the program. Acts as the clinical coordinator for the Preventive Cardiology Program; scheduling patients to have multi-provider/disciplinary visits with physicians, dieticians & exercise physiologists according to program guidelines.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and the ability to understand specific patient needs
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Experience submitting state and federal documents for accreditation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Basic life support (BLS) certification
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Able to work cooperatively with physicians and other medical specialists
Ability to work with patients expressing a variety of emotions, and/or dealing with notable physical pain
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to attend to patients’ health and fitness needs

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and ACSM certified or equivalent experience in a clinical setting
Experience in an academic environment &/or military medical environment
Experience in a healthcare environment
4+ years’ experience in the field of exercise physiology

Responsibilities

developing, implementing and evaluating exercise programs for patients in our Cardiac Rehab & Preventive Cardiology Programs
assesses cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
creates educational materials and sessions for patients in both programs
provides day-to-day oversight, staff scheduling and implementation of the program
Acts as the clinical coordinator for the Preventive Cardiology Program; scheduling patients to have multi-provider/disciplinary visits with physicians, dieticians & exercise physiologists according to program guidelines.