SUMMARY:
The exercise physiologists work in nationally certified cardiac and pulmonary rehab program for all phases of rehab (in-patient and out-patient). The exercise physiologist plans, coordinates, and implements exercise and related programs for both cardiac and pulmonary rehab. The job duties are to provide assessments and treatments of patients; perform a wide a variety of non-invasive cardiac and pulmonary tests; organize and conduct medically prescribed cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services for inpatients and/or outpatients to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, improve cardiac and pulmonary healing and assist the patient in reaching his/her maximum possible level of functioning to assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their disease. The exercise physiologist follows guidelines, requirements, and recommendations from AACVPR and ACSM. Innovations improve work procedures and methods and primarily result in some time and cost savings. Work frequently requires internal contacts outside the work group to exchange work-related information. Contact with external contacts involves providing or getting factual information. Requires normal courtesy and tact in dealing with others.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology. Masters preferred. Two (2) or more years experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation setting required, relevant to the setting(s) to which the employee will be assigned. Will consider a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with minimum 5 years experience in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation required. Must pass hospital Arrhythmia test. Familiarity with hospital policies and procedures. ACLS certification required.
Must maintain current CPR certification and ACLS certification. American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification and/or American College of Sports Medicine Registered Clinical Exercise Physiology Exam preferred.
