Clinical Exercise Physiologist-1

St. Luke's University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to supervise and implement cardiovascular rehabilitation for patients with cardiopulmonary disease.

You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide risk-factor modification education, and document progress. The role requires a Master’s in Exercise Physiology or related field, ACSM CEP/RCEP or AACVPR CCRS certification, BLS, ECG proficiency, and at least one year of rehab experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field.
• ACSM CEP/RCEP or AACVPR CCRS certification required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition required.
• One-year clinical experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies, quality standards, safety protocols, and infection control guidelines.
• Provides physician prescribed exercise and ensures adherence to the treatment plan.
• Tailors risk factor modification and lifestyle education related to cardiovascular health.
• Provides psychosocial assessment to gauge patient well-being.
• Monitors progress and updates treatment plans every 30 days with physician sign-off.
• Conducts new patient evaluations including history, status, goals, and nutrition.

Skills

ECG rhythm recognition

Risk factor modification education

Patient education

Exercise prescription

Team supervision

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist

American Heart Association BLS Certification

American Heart Association ACLS Certification

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 Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for daily supervision and implementation of cardiovascular rehabilitation to patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Participates in the assessment and evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease, develops treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of the patient, provides individualized education to promote risk factor modification, provides monitoring necessary for the patient’s clinical needs, and effectively documents progress.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies, quality standards, safety protocols, and infection control guidelines
• Provides physician prescribed exercise and assures adherence to the treatment plan
• Tailors individualized risk factor modification and lifestyle management education and counseling as it relates to cardiovascular health
• Provides a psychosocial assessment to assess the patients psychological and emotional well-being
• Tailors pre and post outcomes assessment and adjusts treatment strategies to evaluate patient progress and improvements in cardiovascular fitness and overall health
• Establishes the individualized treatment plan and subsequent plans every 30 days and assures the plan is reviewed and signed by a physician within the 30-day period
• Conducts new patient evaluations which include but not limited to medical history, functional status, short and long-term goals, nutritional assessment, outcomes assessment, and emotional status
• ECG monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Accurately documents patient progress, exercise type, duration, and intensity, vistal signs, modifications to the plan, and adverse events
• Provides supervision of non-clinical support staff during exercise sessions

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:

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (RCEP), or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist required. American Heart Association BLS Certification required. Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition required. One-year clinical experience Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation required. American Heart Association ACLS Certification preferred.

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