What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist - Outpatient Cardiac Rehab position at Hendrick Health?
Job Summary
Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologists deliver care to patients assessing, improving, and maintaining patients’ fitness and health. The American Society of Exercise Physiologists has defined the profession as “the study, assessment, and improvement of human biomechanical movement.” Exercise Physiologists collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Exercise Physiologists effectively interact with patient and significant others and provide direct and individualized care to patients based on the application of American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation standards.
Exercise Physiologists have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologists provide rehabilitation therapies which include telemetry monitoring while exercising and intense individualized education. The Exercise Physiologists read and interpret data to better determine patient care.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Work Experience
1 Year
Required Licenses/Certifications
Basic EKG rhythm interpretation
Heartsaver CPR
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
Deals effectively with hospital personnel and duties of position.
Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times.
Requires ability to handle confidential information.
Requires extreme diplomacy and tact.
Balance figures
Compile and analyze reports
Compile statistics.
Compose letters/memoranda.
Compose pertinent policies and procedures.
Maintain logs.
Maintains patient charts, including documentation.
Maintains manuals.
Maintains work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards.
Schedule appointments.
Designated Driver
None
OSHA Category
2 - Medium Risk
Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologists deliver care to patients assessing, improving, and maintaining patients’ fitness and health. The American Society of Exercise Physiologists has defined the profession as “the study, assessment, and improvement of human biomechanical movement.” Exercise Physiologists collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Exercise Physiologists effectively interact with patient and significant others and provide direct and individualized care to patients based on the application of American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation standards.
Exercise Physiologists have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologists provide rehabilitation therapies which include telemetry monitoring while exercising and intense individualized education. The Exercise Physiologists read and interpret data to better determine patient care.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Work Experience
1 Year
Required Licenses/Certifications
Basic EKG rhythm interpretation
Heartsaver CPR
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
Deals effectively with hospital personnel and duties of position.
Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times.
Requires ability to handle confidential information.
Requires extreme diplomacy and tact.
Balance figures
Compile and analyze reports
Compile statistics.
Compose letters/memoranda.
Compose pertinent policies and procedures.
Maintain logs.
Maintains patient charts, including documentation.
Maintains manuals.
Maintains work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards.
Schedule appointments.
Designated Driver
None
OSHA Category
2 - Medium Risk