Exercise Physiologist Nuclear Medicine-West

Overview

PRN Exercise Physiologist for nuclear stress testing, West Hospital.

Develops and implements a physician ordered, individualized exercise and lifestyle modification program for the patient throughout the continuum of patient care. Administers diagnostic graded exercise testing, conducts screenings and assessments with emphasis on prepares safe, evidence based exercise prescriptions for all apparently healthy and chronic disease populations. Trains and demonstrates proper exercise techniques and equipment use to individual and defined groups.

Documents patient progress through the program via physician audited care plans. Instructs patients in safe exercise routines. Aligns with interdisciplinary care team to provide best practice education to the patient and designated care givers on nutrition, risks factors and behavior modification strategies.

• Develops and implements individualized exercise and lifestyle modification programs per physician orders.
• Administers diagnostic graded exercise testing and conducts screenings and assessments.
• Prepares safe, evidence based exercise prescriptions for healthy individuals and those with chronic conditions.
• Trains and demonstrates proper exercise techniques and equipment use to individuals and defined groups.
• Documents patient progress through the program via physician-audited care plans.
• Instructs patients in safe exercise routines.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to provide education on nutrition, risk factors, and behavior modification strategies to patients and designated caregivers.

• American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab CCRP certification preferred.
• Requires Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field preferred.
• Relevant experience preferred.