Exercise Physiologist- Strong Hearts Rehabilitation Dept (FT)

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for collaborating with Cardiac Rehab clinicians to prescribe exercise according to ACE/AACVPR/ACSM. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, vision, values and AHH standards. Re-evaluates, assists and encourages members to facilitate compliance with prescribed program. Maintains safe and organized facility to include identification and correction of potential injuries or problems. Must be knowledgeable with ACSM/ACE/AACVPR guidelines. Provides expert knowledge for prescribing exercise to health and at risk adults and for wellness program. Must demonstrate initiative and responsibility for completing tasks. Direct contact includes Cardiac rehab patients and fitness center members.

Primary Duties

• Review patient health history in preparation for initial evaluation.
• Interview patient/family to determine educational needs and establish functional treatment goals and plan for care.
• Collaborate with patient’s physician, nurse, and to her interdisciplinary team members as appropriate to coordinate plan of care and communicate patient status.
• Explain in detail treatment procedures to patient/family before administering.
• Conducts sub maximal fitness assessments and prescribes individualized exercise program.
• Formulate exercise prescription according to AACVPR guidelines.
• Utilize proper safety and infection control techniques according to departmental and hospital policy.
• Able to operate all department equipment efficiently including exercise equipment, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff and glucometer.
• Determine expected outcomes, set priorities, establish goals, and select appropriate interventions for clientele.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Exercise Prescription for the clientele.
• Evaluate patient objective/subjective response to exercise and modify treatment and plan of care as indicated in departmental policy.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPPA.
• Make appropriate referrals to physical therapy as indicated in departmental policy.
• Develop Home Exercise Program based on patient’s therapy session.
• Assumes a leadership role in the maintenance of the patient-focused care delivery system at AHH Cardiac Rehab.
• Assures that patient supplies are available as needed to provide patient-focused care.
• Operates departmental equipment and unit monitors competently.
• Perform follow-up phone calls per departmental policy/procedures.
• Consults with each patient regarding Cardiac Rehab per provider orders.
• Schedules patient’s initial evaluation at Cardiac Rehab clinic.
• Documents interaction with every patient.
• Provides tours of StrongHearts Rehabilitation Clinic to new patients as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major/minor course emphasis in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology required. Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to providing direct patient care. ACSM certification preferred. Certification is required to be renewed by recommended renewal date.
• Professional Certification: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist preferred.
• Experience/Training: Minimum of one year of continuous experience in a telemetry or related cardiac type setting preferred.