Exercise Physiologist 2

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join our fabulous Rehab Team as an Exercise Physiologist 2!! This is a full time opportunity with an outstanding benefits package. The Exercise Physiologist 2 works on a multidisciplinary team to care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed upon goals. To achieve the optimal health status for patients this role administers or supports diagnostics testing to support diagnosis and treatment plans and participates in a community effort to support chronic disease management. May include evaluating patient responses to prescribed treatment plans, testing and procedures and develop ongoing plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Develops Individual Treatment Plans through physical assessment and testing to include exercise and strength training programs, patient education and behavioral health support specific to each patient to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
• Administers or supports diagnostic testing for patients.
• Demonstrates proper instruction and technique for performing appropriate exercise and strength training as needed to ensure patient safety and adherence to exercise prescription, as evidenced by direct observation.
• Immediately reports significant changes in patient clinical status to appropriate members of healthcare team and assists with emergency care according to department policy, as evidenced by direct observation.
• Provides validation of clinical decisions for other team members.
• Supports and engages in clinical outcomes and quality improvement initiatives.
• Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Determines process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology, and other healthcare team member collaboration.
• Supports additional projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience: Relevant clinical experience as a Cardiac or Pulmonary Exercise Physiologist or clinical experience from an educational program focused on Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab

• Certification: BLS; ACLS; or must have within 6 months of hire
• Training: CV technology or equivalent combination of education and experience or within three months of hire. Training in telemetry monitoring or within 3 months of hire (Cardiac Rehab only)
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.