BS Exercise Physiologist Cardiopulmonary Rehab

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to join their Cardiac Rehabilitation program. The role involves planning, conducting, and demonstrating exercise and lifestyle management interventions for patients. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field, along with essential certifications to ensure quality patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification and cardiopulmonary rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts exercise and lifestyle assessments for cardiac rehabilitation clients.
• Designs individualized treatment plans and provides patient education.
• Maintains quality standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Patient education

Lifestyle assessment

Goal-oriented exercise prescription

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology

Health and Physical Education

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Exercise Physiologist participates in the implementation of policy, programmatic and management goals. Responsible for the day-to-day planning and conducting of specific exercise and lifestyle management assessment and intervention for individuals participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality standards, programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards

• Plans, conducts, and demonstrates specific exercise and lifestyle assessment and interventions including, nutrition, weight control, lipid management, stress management, and smoking cessation

• Designs and implements individualized goal-oriented exercise prescription for cardiac rehabilitation clients

• Conducts new patient interviews which include but not limited to medical history, functional status, short and long-term goals, nutritional assessment, and emotional status

• Provides patient education as it applies to cardiovascular disease risk factor modification

• Designs individualized treatment plans for clients entering cardiac rehab and provides 30-day updates to the referring physician and/ or cardiac rehab. Medical Director

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand for the greater part of 8 hours. Occasional handling, grasping, twisting, and turning while aiding clients and setting up equipment. The possibility of lifting clients weighing up to 300 pounds with assistance. The possibility of pushing clients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair. Occasional stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level. Touching as it relates to patient assessment, attaching heart monitors, and auscultation of lungs. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, BP evaluation, and auscultating lung sounds. Seeing as it relates to general close-up and distant vision. Must be able to use finger dexterity, grasping, and holding as it relates to documentation an assisting with machinery setup.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Health and Physical Education or a closely related field required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

American Heart Association BLS Certification required. Cardiopulmonary Rehab experience preferred. ACLS Certification preferred. ACSM and/or AACVPR certification preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you areencouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications andlicenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.