Exercise Physiologist

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• Performs a fitness assessment on patients as required.
• Develops individualized exercise plans based on patient goals.
• Performs fitness assessments and goal modifications as needed.
• Provides support and education to meet patient goals for risk factor modification.
• Assesses patients for symptoms, EKG changes, and contraindications to exercise, and educates on risk factor modification.
• Collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to identify patients requiring mobilization plans of care.
• Collaborates with nursing to develop and implement individualized mobilization plans of care for patients.
• Evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care in achieving desired outcomes and revises plan of care as needed.
• Acts as interdepartmental liaison between the recovery room, intensive care areas, and the floors to promote continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Communicates treatment plan with collaborative team members – medical, nursing, PT, OT, SW, Case Manager.
• Monitors patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise.
• Demonstrates quality & financial benefits of program through reports on improved patient outcomes, length of stay, and cost per case for this patient population.
• Validates staff understanding and adherence to patient safety standards while mobilizing patients.
• Assists with teaching/training of new/current personnel; evaluates clinical competency of peers and provides interdepartmental education, as directed; completes all required training and education.
• Participates in product/equipment evaluations. Provides staff education on new and existing products and equipment.
• Contributes to the delivery of quality, cost-effective patient care through the development and the implementation of staff development programs and self‑directed learning activities designed to meet identified learning needs, to enhance professional development and to increase competency.
• Conducts and supports outcomes‑oriented research and integrates findings into clinical practice, educational programs, and policy updates.
• Leads and participates in the Performance Enhancement program and other quality enhancement activities through monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of programs.

• Bachelor of Science – Exercise Physiology
• 12‑week internship
• 1 year of related work experience

• Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS‑CPR) through the American Heart Association

Pay Range: $20.86 - $29.46 /hour

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.

As an integrated healthcare system, St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians, specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

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