Exercise Physiologist

Position: Exercise Physiologist I
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** Job Summary
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* Summary:

Demonstrates advanced knowledge pertaining to the design, evaluation, and standards of exercise programs for who patients who qualify or are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Functions as an essential ember of a multidisciplinary team directing, coordinating, and providing special expertise to staff, patients, and families participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and other Exercise Programs.

Essential Functions:

-Assessments – Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments   
-Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
-Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
-Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.  
-Advises patients about nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens may teach classes and conduct research.
-Thoroughly and legibly documents in chart to be reviewed by provider  
-Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.
** Qualifications
* * Education  Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology/science required or Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology required or Master's Degree Exercise Physiology preferred      No    Licenses and Credentials  Preferred:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred

Required:

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred    Experience  experience working in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehabilitation program 2-3 years preferred    Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Skillfully utilize and maintain specialized equipment, devices and computer program.  - Strong quantitative and analytical skills.  - Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG and reports any abnormal values to RN.  - Strong customer service mindset.  - Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.  - Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
** Additional Job Details (if applicable)
**** Physical Requirements**- Standing Frequently (34-66%)- Walking Frequently (34-66%)- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)- Talking Constantly (67-100%)- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
** Remote Type
** Onsite
* * Work Location
** 789 Central Avenue
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 0
* * Employee Type
** Per Diem
** Work Shift
** Day (United States of America)
** Pay Range**$20.58 - $29.40/Hourly
** Grade
* * 5

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** EEO Statement:
** Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic…