Clinical Exercise Physiologist - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to screen, test, and counsel patients with chronic diseases. The role develops individualized exercise prescriptions, assesses responses to exercise, and generates compliant clinical documentation.

You will support inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, modify plans as needed, and collaborate with physicians and rehab staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field is required.
• ACSM-CEP certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Ability to maintain professional credentials and stay current with clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate progress in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Medical Fitness programs.
• Modify exercise prescriptions as needed and document 30-day progress and CMS-compliant reports.
• Perform and evaluate clinical stress tests with continuous patient assessment.
• Develop discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, physicians and rehab staff.
• Provide education and incorporate physician orders, medical history and patient goals into treatment plans.
• Deliver inpatient rehabilitation services and assist with referrals to outpatient programs.

Skills

Accountability

Analysis and decision making

Customer service

Plan of care development

Functional mobility training

Patient and family centered care

Patient safety

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Therapeutic exercise/activities

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Science/Physiology or related field

ACSM-CEP certification

BLS certification

ACSM/AHA credentials

Job description

Summary

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist provides exercise and fitness screening, testing, and counseling and develops and implements exercise prescriptions for patients with chronic diseases. This role demonstrates skill in assessing patient response to exercise, modifies exercise plans to meet individual needs, and generates clinical documentation that meets all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patient progress in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Medical Fitness programs. Recommends appropriate modifications to exercise prescriptions. Reassesses and documents 30-day patient progress and medical fitness reports in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) time requirements. Conducts and evaluates clinical stress tests, performing continuous patient assessment through electrocardiogram monitoring and observation of physiological responses, including symptoms, appearance, heart rate, and blood pressure. Develops and documents discharge treatment plan with patient (and his/her family), physician and rehab staff. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications. Delivers high-quality patient care by assessing goals and needs through intake evaluations and test result interpretation, developing safe and effective exercise prescriptions, and creating and documenting individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders, medical history, patient limitations, and goals. Delivers inpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services by assessing patient eligibility, providing education, and developing and implementing individualized exercise prescriptions as appropriate. Facilitates referrals for enrollment in outpatient cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation and medical fitness programs. Supports patients in executing individualized treatment plans and exercise prescriptions by instructing, motivating, and assisting them with prescribed physical activities. Provides inpatient exercise physiology services in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY TRAINING, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE/ACTIVITIES

Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelors (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in rehabilitative care or medical fitness program required. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or a related field. ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist by ACSM) required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 80%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 80%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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