Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus is seeking a Cardiac Rehab Specialist to join the McConnell Heart Health Center and Westerville Medical Campus on a full-time day shift. A Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field is required, along with BLS and ACLS certifications and at least two years of experience.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET Rehab services, develop exercise prescriptions, manage patient plans, and help coordinate care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Two years of experience in a relevant rehab setting.
• ASCM or AACVPR certification is a desired attribute.

Responsibilities

• Completes intake evaluation including clinical assessment and stress testing.
• Develops exercise prescriptions and progression for patients in Cardiac, Pulmonary, and PAD SET Rehab.
• Manages patient cases with individualized treatment plans and referrals to dietitians and stress management.
• Documents care in the CareConnect system and monitors vitals and progression.
• Provides in-hospital cardiac rehab teaching as needed and supports emergency response.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

2 years experience

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This is a full-time, day shift position at McConnell Heart Health Center and Westerville Medical Campus. Master's degree is required for this position.

Part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team providing direct patient care for individuals enrolled in cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET Rehab.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree - Exercise Physiology or related field
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• ACLS – Advanced Life Support
• Years of experience = 2 years

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Experience in cardiac, pulmonary and/or SET for PAD Rehab including an internship in cardiopulmonary rehab. The position functions in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team to provide direct clinical management of patients referred to a cardiopulmonary rehab setting. Work requires a high level of problem-solving skills, analysis and interpretation of clinical problems related to cardiac disease, pulmonary disease and/or peripheral arterial disease. Position requires excellent communication skills (verbal and written), active listening skills, problem solving, independent decision making and managing stressful situations. Individuals in this position are required to respond to emergency situations appropriately. Clinical care is documented in the medical record in the form of individualized treatment plans, creation of exercise prescriptions and general health care coordination.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• ASCM or AACVPR certification
• Experience with Cardiac stress testing

Responsibilities And Duties

• Completes intake evaluation including clinical assessment, exercise tolerance test (stress test or 6 minute walk test), testing evaluation, documentation and billing
• Develops exercise prescription & progression for patients in all 3 programs
• Case management of patients enrolled in Cardiac, pulmonary and/or PAD SET Rehab. Includes completion and ongoing monitoring of the individualized treatment plan, referral & consultation with dietitian and stress management, smoking cessation as needed, etc. Includes communication with Medical Director and/or referring physician. All documentation completed in CareConnect
• Circulation during exercise classes & CareConnect documentation of exercise, progression, vitals & other pertinent information
• Ability to develop exercise prescriptions to teach and demonstrate strength based exercises, including hand weights, body weight and stretching to progress patients in cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET rehab.
• Specialized knowledge related to billing for monitored/non monitored cardiac rehab; pulmonary rehab & PAD SET
• Understanding, monitoring and troubleshooting continuous cardiac monitoring
• May provide inpatient Cardiac Rehab teaching in the hospital (Phase I)

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree (Required) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Cardiac Rehab Mcconnell

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.