Per Diem Exercise Physiologist - Peds - Garden City

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

4d • $30 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Exercise Physiologist - Peds - Garden City. In this role, the successful candidate uses clinical expertise skills to assess patients stability prior to testing/rehab programs. Incorporates unique characteristics and needs of each patient into the care delivery process. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology.
• Current and valid ACL.
• Current and valid BLS certification.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), critical thinking, and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Perform a full Pulmonary Function Testing & Cardiology Exercise Testing.
• Utilizing the State of the Art PFX Exercise System

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Exercise Physiology.
• 1-2 years Hospital (Inpatient) setting.
• 1- 2 years Exercise Physiologist.
• Perform a full Pulmonary Function Testing & Cardiology Exercise Testing.
• Utilizing the State of the Art PFX Exercise System.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility. Responsible for complete, safe delivery of care during the Cardiac Rehab process.
• Assesses, evaluates and documents patients response prior, during and at the completion of the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Organizes and plans classes scheduled in cardiac rehabilitation. Maintains constant communication with patient, addresses anxiety and answers questions related to safe exercise.
• Addresses patient issues following established communication hierarchy. Participates in problem identification and problem solving in the work environment.
• Observes changing status of the patient during exercise sessions. Utilizes WUH policy/procedures, patient care guidelines, physician s orders, standing order sets, etc.
• Contributes to growth and development of self and students through participation in peer review, mentor relationships, formal and informal education. Participates in orientation of new employees as needed. Recognizes that professional responsibility extends beyond one s own patient population; assists and supports team members.
• Interacts and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals. Participates in unit based quality improvement initiatives. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level