Clinical Exercise Physiologist - PRN

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in the Baltimore area is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to assess patients' physical and functional capacity and to design and implement individualized fitness programs at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.

You will collaborate with the health care team, monitor vital signs and safety, and contribute to rehabilitation and wellness initiatives across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Biomechanics required.
• 1–2 years clinical experience in cardiac rehabilitation, CPR/ER procedures, ECG and BP monitoring.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• ACSM certification as Exercise Test Technician or Exercise Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and functional status of patients and assist in fitness program operations.
• Collaborate on departmental budgeting and rehabilitation planning with care team.
• Coordinate health events and monitor program results with data collection.
• Develop and perform fitness testing and individualized programs; create curricula and seminars.
• Maintain safe, clean exercise areas and collaborate across departments.

Skills

ECG monitoring

BP monitoring

Cardiac rehab

Data collection

Fitness testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Biomechanics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ACSM certification

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center!

As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, you will assess patients' physical and functional capacity and implement activities.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties

• Assesses the physical and functional status of patients/customers.Assistsin managing, developing, implementing, and evaluating fitness programs. Maintains procedure and training manualsofprogram operations, equipment, and facility maintenance protocols.
• Assistsin the development and recommendation of department operating budget and ensures that the departmentoperateswithin the budget. Collaborates with the patient, family, physician, and other health care team members in planning a total rehabilitation program based on individual assessed needs.
• Coordinates Occupational Health Day and other special wellness events, activities, and promotional strategies. Monitors program results. Develops and implements data collection systemsrequiredto provide statistical information reflecting program performance.
• Develops and performs fitness testing and conducts individualized fitness related programs.Assistsin the design, implementation, and evaluation of health-related curricula. Develops materials for wellness seminars, programs, and marketing. Develops promotional materials for the Human Performance Program. Maintains effective working relationships with other departments, andparticipatesin multidisciplinary quality, and service improvement teams.
• Provides services to other hospital and departmental personnel as required/requested. Collaborates with the patient, family, physician, and other health care team members in planning a total rehabilitation program based on individual assessed needs. Maintains safe equipment, and exercisearea. Ensures that the equipment is clean, wellmaintained,functionaland secure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Biomechanics.
• 1-2 years Clinical experience in cardiac rehabilitation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency procedures, ECG and BP monitoring techniques and application, and arrhythmias andappropriate emergencyintervention.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Clinical Exercise Specialist ACSM certification as an Exercise Test Technician or Exercise Specialist preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr.