Stress Testing Exercise Physiologist | Cardiology Clinic
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for the education, monitoring, exercise prescription, improved functional capacity, and risk factor management of cardiac and pulmonary patients. They promote wellness through community screenings and programs. They work cooperatively with other exercise specialists, registered nurses, dieticians and other Healthcare providers. Cross trained to work in other areas, such as diabetic education, EKG, and stress testing. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions Flexible scheduling
Requirements
- Education - Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise and Sports Science
Nice To Haves
- Experience - 1+ years of Cardiology Experience
- Experience - 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
- Experience - 1+ years of Rehabilitation Experience
- Education - Masters degree in Health Related Field
- Certifications - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
- Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) - American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
Responsibilities
- Acts as a Care Coordinator for Phase 2 and 3 participants.
- Evaluates each participant’s clinical progress on daily basis.
- Establishes individual participant goals and optimizes cardiac risk factor management.
- Participates in wellness screenings.
- Performs biometric screening.
- Provides education, assists in goal setting, and assessment of risk factors/lifestyle changes.
- Demonstrates proficient assessment skills.
- Demonstrates recognition of arrhythmias, adverse symptoms, and medication side effects.
- Communicates and documents untoward events to appropriate staff and/or physicians.
- Establishes rapport with patient and family.
- Instructs and answers questions.
- Explains reasons for therapy to patient and family.
- Identifies and promotes cardiopulmonary referrals.
- Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to promote optimal patient care and outcomes.
- Provides an individual exercise program for Phase 2 and 3 participants.
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess patients, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to plan of care.
- Initiates Interdisciplinary collaboration to promote optimal patient care and outcomes.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
