What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehab PRN position at Inova Health System?
Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to join the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab team. This position is PRN or as needed for intermittent coverage needs, working a varied schedule to include weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed by the department.
Come join our cohesive multidisciplinary team of professionals working together to serve our patient population. Ideal candidates enjoy supporting lifestyle management and education in a clinical setting for individuals recovering from a cardiac or pulmonary condition. This is a great opportunity to surround yourself with excellent professionals in the field! Click here to learn more about our department.
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Featured Benefits:
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Exercise Physiologist 1 Job Responsibilities:
- The Exercise Physiologist 1 works on a multidisciplinary team to care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed-upon goals.
- Administers or supports diagnostics testing to support diagnosis and treatment plans and participates in a community effort to support chronic disease
- Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by incorporating comorbidity and musculoskeletal disorders, per established program (ACCVPR, ACSM, ATS, ACC, NASM) standards and guidelines, as evidenced by random chart review.
- May include evaluating patient responses to prescribed treatment plans, testing, and procedures and developing ongoing plans.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP) for Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab Programs; or Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (AACVPR CCRP)
- Internship experience in a Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab setting
- Experience as an Exercise Physiologist in a Hospital Setting
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