Exercise Physiologist | Cardiac Rehab | Full-time | Variable

Overview

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist provides care to patients in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Wellness under the supervision and direction of the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program Manager and the guidance of the Registered Nurses in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Respiratory Therapist in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The Exercise Physiologist plays a key role in all patient care, documentation, patient education, clerical and administrative duties as directed in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, Wellness and the Bariatric Program.

Responsibilities

• Daily medical monitoring of Phase II Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab patients including ECG, BP, RPE, and Oxygen Saturation checks. Creates daily session reports for Phase II Cardiac Rehab patients as needed.
• Provides daily supervision of Phase III Wellness patients including but not limited to periodic BP and HR measures and exercise coaching and guidance.
• Assists Registered Nurses and RRT as directed in stabilizing patients in emergency or potential emergency situations; assists in emergency situations including interacting with RN's, RRT's, Physicians and EMS.
• Assists in patient registration and insurance verification by communicating with business office and patients.
• Participates in delivering group and individual education to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab and Bariatric patients.
• Maintains all clinical and exercise equipment per department and hospital standards including thorough daily cleaning of equipment.
• Creates monthly updates to Individualized Treatment Plans for Cardiac Rehab patients including sending reports to referring physicians and following-up on physician signatures to meet compliance standards.
• Performs Discharge ITP's on patients who have graduated from program.
• Performs clerical duties as directed, including but not limited to: patient billing, registrations, filing, answering phones, faxing, and chart and packet assembly.
• Participates in ongoing data management of Cardiopulmonary Rehab outcomes, monitoring of report compliance and other criteria to ensure Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program readiness for AACVPR re-certification every 3 years.

Bariatric Responsibilities:

• Performs One-on-one counseling of Bariatric patients during the weekly clinical office day including all documentation of counseling.
• Works with and coordinates duties with Nutritionist, Nurse Practitioner and Physician as needed to meet the needs of the bariatric patients and office. Follows-up with tele-health counseling when appropriate if unable to meet in person with patients in the office on clinical office days.
• Participates as a featured speaker of the Bariatric Support Group once a year. Delivers a presentation on the Exercise Guidelines followed by a group discussion in the Wellness Center, or virtually as needed.
• Coordinates with Director of Bariatric Program.
  Supervises exercise for Bariatric Patients in the Flagler Hospital Wellness Center during regular Wellness hours.
• All other duties as assigned by department.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science

Preferences:
Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science

Experience Requirements

• 2-years in a Healthcare Setting

Preferences:
Experience in a Cardiac setting.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Preferences:
American College of Sports Medicine- Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Certification

Additional Information:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 6 months of employment.