Team Lead Exercise Physiologist (Cardiac Rehab)

Premier Health • Centerville, OH

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Exercise Physiologist is responsible for the delivery and implementation of Cardiac Rehabilitation, which includes Phase 1, 2, and 3 cardiac rehab, and cardiac disease education. This role is responsible for all activities related to the optimal delivery of care to Cardiac Rehabilitation patients and for the development and maintenance of an area of expertise. The Lead EP acts as a resource person for physicians and other members of the healthcare team. This multifaceted role demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in cardiac care. The Lead EP coordinates care delivered by the interdisciplinary team across the continuum of care and collaborates with the Team Lead and Rehab Program Manager to develop the cardiac rehabilitation program based on the most recent research and evidence. This role integrates the components of clinician, educator, and consultant, and implements and supervises the physical exercise program. The Lead EP is accountable for compliance with applicable regulatory standards and institutional policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science
• Major in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Current BLS Certificate at time of hire
• ACLS within 90 days of hire
• 3 - 5 years of job-related experience
• Experience as an Exercise Physiologist
• Demonstrated clinical excellence or superior performance in a variety of clinical settings
• Effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to assess, recommend, implement or modify respiratory care procedures by protocol or by physician order
• Understanding of third-party payment systems and CMS coverage
• Understanding of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and respiratory care techniques used to manage patients with cardiopulmonary diseases
• Ability to complete all clinical and didactic yearly competencies for clinical areas assigned
• Ability to educate staff, physicians and patients on related disease processes, treatments and/or medications

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Leadership experience
• Cardiac rehab patient care

Responsibilities

• Delivery and implementation of Cardiac Rehabilitation (Phase 1, 2, 3)
• Cardiac disease education
• Overseeing all activities related to optimal delivery of care to Cardiac Rehabilitation patients
• Development and maintenance of area of expertise
• Acting as a resource person for physicians and other members of the healthcare team
• Coordinating care delivered by the interdisciplinary team across the continuum of care
• Collaborating with the Team Lead and Rehab Program Manager to develop the cardiac rehabilitation program based on most recent research and evidence
• Implementing and supervising the physical exercise program
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards and institutional policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

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