Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Pool

Mercy Health Corporation; Harvard (IL); Hybrid; USD 31,932 - 47,912; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercy Health Corporation is seeking a professional for a cardiac rehabilitation role in Harvard, Illinois. Responsibilities include providing patient education, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient status. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology and the ability to work in a team environment.

The position offers a flexible PRN schedule. Ideal candidates will possess certifications in clinical exercise physiology and BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• Certification through ACSM or AACVPR required within 3 years if no Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' biometric data and medical history.
• Conduct exercise testing and develop treatment plans.
• Lead exercise training and communicate safety strategies.
• Document patients' clinical status and respond to exercise training.
• Maintain a safe environment and manage scheduling.

Skills

Interpretive/analytical skills

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Windows software knowledge (Office)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Job description

OVERVIEW

May be involved in Phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation by providing education and ambulation services to patients in the hospital setting. Responsible for new patient orientation and assessment and subsequent treatment plan development. Consults or collaborates with other team members as needed. Serves as a case manager for a group of patients and is responsible for the application of the treatment plan, treatment plan modifications, timely progress reporting, appropriate and timely communication with other clinical staff or providers, outcome tracking, and post program assessment and discharge planning. Monitors patients during rehab sessions: blood pressure, pulse, EKG, signs and symptoms, perceived exertion, blood glucose point of care testing.

Schedule

PRN/Pool Flexible - Shifts will be from 8:00am-4:30pm.

Shift

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient assessment/monitoring: biometric data, EKG, medical record/patient history review, medication reconciliation, signs and symptoms, exercise tolerance, mental health status, quality of life, dietary habits.
• Exercise testing: submaximal and exercise tolerance testing, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility.
• Exercise prescription and treatment plan development. Treatment plan/exercise implementation. Identifies needed exercise modifications. Makes changes to the treatment plan per the changing needs of the patient.
• Exercise training and leadership: communicates proper execution of the exercise and use of equipment, communicates safety strategies.
• Education and behavior change: identifies educational needs, communicates health information, facilitates attendance to group education classes, patient goal setting and engagement, uses strategies like motivational interviewing and active listening to facilitate successful behavior change.
• Documentation: documents and report patient's clinical status and response to exercise training in the medical record. Completes regular progress reporting to referring providers and medical director.
• Environment: maintains safe environment by participating in infection control procedures and reporting any equipment malfunctions or environmental concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Scheduling/Referral Work Queue Management: reaches out to patients in a timely manner to talk with them about the program and scheduling for the first appointment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

If no Master's Degree, Certification through ACSM (Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or AACVPR (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate) required within 3 years.

Current BLS certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpretive/analytical skills, effective interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, Windows software knowledge (Office).

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work is performed according to specific policies and procedures and guidelines, but the incumbent must be able to make some clinical decisions independently.

PAY RANGE

$23.18 - $34.78

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

Competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).