Exercise Physiologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science from an accredited university in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Sports Medicine.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status meeting American Heart Association standards.
• Two years’ experience participating fully in laboratory exercise stress testing with oxygen uptake, pulmonary function testing, body composition, and client/patient counseling.
• At least two years of experience with exercise prescription calculations.
• At least two years of experience in exercise blood pressure monitoring and exercise telemetry monitoring.
• Knowledge acquired through continuing education related to Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription, Cardiovascular Conditioning, Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Cardiac Risk Factors and Modifications, and Secondary Prevention Strategies for CAD.
• Substantial knowledge of cardiac risk factors and treatment, and current principles, theories, and practices related to Cardiac Rehabilitation and secondary prevention of CAD.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Adult Fitness/Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• ACSM Exercise Specialist certification.
• Experience with high-risk populations in relation to exercise prescription.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individualized care and group exercise sessions in Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• Complete patient intake assessments with Cardiac Rehab staff nurses and document them in the patient record.
• Develop plans of care with the nurse who performed the nursing assessment, considering the patient’s assessment, age, and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health team members in developing and delivering plans of care.
• Initiate, manage, and participate in discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Provide diabetes self-management education to patients at risk for diabetes and patients with Type I or Type II diabetes, using evidence-based ADA and AADE standards.
• Assess diabetes patients at intake or orientation and collaborate with them on self-management strategies and plans.
• Provide psychosocial, nutritional, and exercise education interventions to support diabetes self-management.
• Reassess diabetes self-management results and goals every 30 days or more frequently as needed, and document education in the Individual Treatment Plan.
• Collaborate with patients completing cardiac rehabilitation on recommendations and future diabetes self-management plans.
• Evaluate and update patients’ responses to their plans of care.
• Maintain professional standards through in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities.
• Facilitate patients’ physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care and use positive communication to support conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Monitor time, equipment, and supplies to contribute to cost-effective care, and comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in hospital or unit activities and actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
• Assess exercise prescriptions and interpret heart rate and blood pressure responses during exercise therapy sessions.
• Recognize cardiac, respiratory, and musculoskeletal symptoms and report them to an RN.
• Participate on the Code Blue Team under the direction of the Code Blue Team Leader and/or Cardiac Rehab staff RNs.
• Communicate accurately and promptly with staff, patients, and physicians regarding patient programs, progress, orders, and treatment.
• Complete required documentation, including progress notes on the LSI System.
• Flex up hours during other staff members’ vacations, education programs, or meetings as needed.
• Serve as a role model for patients and perform other duties as assigned.