Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary

Berger Health System; Westerville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist for the McConnell Heart Health Center and Westerville Medical Campus. This full-time, day-shift role requires a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field, ACLS/BLS, and 2 years of experience.

The position involves direct patient care in cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET rehab, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include intake evaluations, stress testing, exercise prescription

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Exercise Physiology or related field.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• 2 years of experience in related rehab settings.

Responsibilities

• Completes intake evaluations, conducts exercise tolerance testing, documents results and billing in CareConnect.
• Develops exercise prescriptions and progression for cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET rehab patients.
• Performs case management, communicates with Medical Director and referring physicians, ensures proper documentation.

Skills

ASCM certification

AACVPR certification

Cardiac stress testing

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Job description

## Clinical Exercise Physiologist - CardiopulmonaryApplylocations: MCCONNELL HEART HEALTH CENTER: WESTERVILLE MEDICAL CAMPUStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR151864**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 McconnellJoin 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