Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Per Diem - Cardiac Rehab

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a highly qualified professional to supervise inpatient and outpatient stress testing and assess the cardiovascular impact of exercise on high‑risk patients. You will collaborate with physicians to ensure quality diagnostic tests and patient safety while guiding staff and students.

The role requires a Master’s in Exercise Science/Physiology, strong cardiac knowledge, and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Exercise Science/Physiology.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac A&P and hemodynamic response to exercise.
• Ability to develop individualized exercise prescriptions for cardiac/pulmonary/vascular patients.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required or to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate stress exercise protocol based on medical history and test indications.
• Recognize indications and contraindications for stress testing/intervention.
• Communicate with physicians about test type or condition changes.
• Prepare patient for testing with explanation and proper lead placement.
• Supervise stress testing using treadmill, nuclear, pharmacologic, or echo modalities.
• Evaluate patient responses and end-points during testing.
• Document testing data for final physician interpretation.
• Provide education on exercise, health and lifestyle modification.
• Assist onboarding of new employees and students.

Skills

Cardiac exercise protocols

Critical thinking

Multitasking under stress

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Supervises and oversees the performance of inpatient and/or outpatient stress testing or exercise and physical fitness testing in lieu of physician presence. Assesses the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise on the cardiac and/or high-risk patient population. Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to deliver a high-quality diagnostic test/intervention.

Job Duties

• Determines appropriate stress exercise protocol for patient based on medical history, patient evaluation, resting EKG, and indication for test/intervention.
• Recognizes indications and contraindications for stress testing/intervention.
• Communicates with Physician if questions or discussion regarding stress type ordered, intervention appropriateness or changes in patient condition warrants.
• Prepares patient for testing/intervention, including explanation and proof of patient understanding and proper lead placement.
• Supervises patient during inpatient and/or outpatient stress testing/intervention (Treadmill Exercise Stress, Nuclear Exercise, Nuclear Pharmacological, Stress Echocardiography, and/or Graded-progressive cardio-pulm exercise) using critical judgment skills and monitor patient for inappropriate responses based on indications for and limitations to stress testing/intervention to achieve a high-quality outcome.
• Evaluates patient’s anatomy and physiology, hemodynamic, and vital sign response during testing/intervention and detects any abnormal responses including BP and arrhythmia response.
• Recognizes end-points for testing and/or end-point for treatment session.
• Integrates exercise testing data into documentation for final report interpretation by Physician.
• Recognizes appropriateness for physician presence during stress testing/intervention.
• Performs holter monitor scan analysis, as needed.
• Participates and supports the supervision and onboarding of new employees and student interns.
• Provides education on exercise, health and lifestyle modification, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology
• Strong knowledge of cardiac A&P and hemodynamic response to exercise with understanding of end points for testing/intervention
• Strong knowledge base of cardiac exercise protocols and ability to select most appropriate for patient stress testing/intervention.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmia recognition.
• Critical thinking and judgment skills with the ability to evaluate patient response to exercise during testing/intervention.
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress and in an emergency situation.
• Ability to work interdependently.
• Ability to use pc software programs.
• Ability to develop an individualized exercise prescription for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on clinical results of assessment and/or exercise stress test
• Ability to evaluate the patient’s responses to exercise conditioning.
• Demonstrates strong educational teaching abilities for patient education, both individual and group as indicated
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• Upon Hire ACSM-Cert Tr-Exer Spec-Hlth-Fit Inst-Exer Phys - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or CCRP-Cert Cardiac Rehab Professional AACPRPCC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical internship in diagnostic stress testing (diseased population) and Basic and advanced ECG courses with the performance of a 12-lead ECG evaluation and dysrhythmia recognition

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 50 Moisey Dr Primary Location: Health Center at Hazleton Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Per diem, variable, Monday-Friday 7:30a-5