Exercise Physiologist- Part Time Days- St Mary Medical Center

Part timeDay Shift

Works as a team member in the Cardiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation sections of the Cardiopulmonary Department. Position assignments include exercise stress testing, electrocardiograms, holter monitors, clerical duties and providing a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program of exercise therapy and education.

• Conducts inpatient chart review, education and ambulates patients.
• Instructs and leads patient in self-monitoring techniques, safe warm-up and cool down exercises and relaxation techniques.
• Interprets and reports dysrhythmias. Reports significant patient conditions to physician and staff immediately. Initiates emergency care (including CPR) according to departmental and hospital policies.
• Develops outlines for and conducts educational sessions for inpatients and outpatients regarding risk factor modification, disease etiology and treatment. Instructs a patient in convalescent phase (Phase II) as recommended by physician. Modifies approach based on needs, developmental level and background of the patient.
• Conducts initial evaluation and orientation for patients entering Phase II and Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation and conducts discharge interviews for patients for patients exiting either phase of the outpatient program. Obtains physician referrals for patient participation.
• Identifies major risk factors for coronary artery disease for each patient entering the program and reviews and/or establishes modification strategies with each patient based on needs, age and background of the patient.
• Designs and writes exercise prescriptions for patients entering the monitored exercise program, the maintenance program or beginning of a home exercise program based on results of exercise stress test and information obtained from initial evaluation.
• Maintains ongoing communication with physicians by writing progress reports and discharge summaries.
• Evaluates and recommends appropriate patients for participation in inpatient (Phase I) Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
• Maintains equipment in working order by cleaning, calibrating, troubleshooting, replenishing supplies and making minor repairs as needed. Reports equipment malfunctions and requests supplies immediately to supervisor.
• Conducts medication reconciliation for patients entering Phase II or III of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab per policy
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement activities.
• Performs other related duties as requested.
• Participates in department specific growth initiatives to attain annual volume targets.
• Participates in department specific patient satisfaction initiatives to meet annual goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree. (Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology is preferred)
• Certification as an Exercise Physiologist within one year of hire (Preferred if have upon hire)
• Basic Life Support
• 2-4 years experience

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