Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Reynolds Crossing - PRN

Responsibilities

The Exercise Physiologist may administer physician-ordered cardiopulmonary exercise assessments including exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress tests and/or develop and guide exercise treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases primarily including but not limited to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disorders. The Exercise Physiologist recognizes and responds immediately and appropriately to potential emergency situations that may arise, and makes clinical decisions about safety and contraindications of assessment/testing/training procedures.

Independent action(s) required:
Administers prescribed cardiopulmonary assessments or formulate and carry out rehabilitation prescription; exercises judgement to adjust testing/exercise parameters; and determines when to resume or terminate assessments/exercise based on clinical observations and established protocols.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Team member is part of a self-directed team and is responsible to assist in problem solving and ensuring a safe environment for patients. Problems which cannot be resolved will be taken to the administrative manager for assistance in their resolution.

Other responsibilities:

Age Specific groups served:
Pediatric, Adolescence, Geriatric, Adult.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Activities:

Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion. Mental/Sensory:
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional:
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
* must successfully obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification;
Current CPR (BLS-C);
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Experience

REQUIRED:

N/A

Experience PREFERRED:
Two (2) years or more of experience in exercise testing of clinical cardiopulmonary populations (not athletes or apparently healthy populations) or cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation environment.

Education/training

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related allied health field.

Education/training PREFERRED:
Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related allied health field.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran.