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Summary
The Clinical Exercise Physiologist provides exercise and fitness screening, testing, and counseling and develops and implements exercise prescriptions for patients with chronic diseases. This role demonstrates skill in assessing patient response to exercise, modifies exercise plans to meet individual needs, and generates clinical documentation that meets all regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Evaluates patient progress in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Medical Fitness programs. Recommends appropriate modifications to exercise prescriptions. Reassesses and documents 30-day patient progress and medical fitness reports in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) time requirements.Conducts and evaluates clinical stress tests, performing continuous patient assessment through electrocardiogram monitoring and observation of physiological responses, including symptoms, appearance, heart rate, and blood pressure.Develops and documents discharge treatment plan with patient (and his/her family), physician and rehab staff.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.Delivers high-quality patient care by assessing goals and needs through intake evaluations and test result interpretation, developing safe and effective exercise prescriptions, and creating and documenting individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders, medical history, patient limitations, and goals.Delivers inpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services by assessing patient eligibility, providing education, and developing and implementing individualized exercise prescriptions as appropriate. Facilitates referrals for enrollment in outpatient cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation and medical fitness programs.Supports patients in executing individualized treatment plans and exercise prescriptions by instructing, motivating, and assisting them with prescribed physical activities.Provides inpatient exercise physiology services in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY TRAINING, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE/ACTIVITIES
Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelors (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in rehabilitative care or medical fitness program required.
Other Information: Additional Education Info: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or a related field.ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist by ACSM) required.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Shift
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
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