Clinical Exercise Physiologist - RN Preferred

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 30,968 - 54,759; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is hiring a Clinical Exercise Physiologist at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. You will develop exercise prescriptions, assess participant responses, and manage emergency situations in a clinical setting.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with experience in a healthcare environment, and certifications within specified timeframes.

Join us to be part of one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology or related field.
• 1-2 years minimum of experience working in a healthcare environment.
• ACLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise individual exercise prescriptions.
• Monitor participants and report adverse responses to exercise.
• Plan and educate participants on exercise programs.

Skills

Assessment of participants

Proper use of exercise equipment

Knowledge of nutrition

Telemetry and EKG monitoring

Behavioral change approaches

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Exercise prescription software

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, you will develop complex exercise prescriptions and assess the effectiveness and responses to interventions and documents according to established standards. The clinical exercise physiologist must quickly and effectively respond to medical emergencies in the clinical setting and assist with scheduling, clinical clerical tasks, and quality improvement activities.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties

• Assessment of participants relevant to exercise physiology to develop a plan of care with other team members. Effectively develops and revises individual exercise prescription in accordance with AACVPR (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation), ACSM guidelines and physician recommendations regularly.
• Demonstrates correct body position and proper use of equipment to prevent injury and adhere to exercise prescription. Monitors participants and reports any adverse response to exercise. Demonstrates competence in tele-monitoring, EKG interpretation and blood pressure monitoring, and terminates exercise when appropriate.
• Assists with emergency care. Documents initiation and daily assessments within established times; reviews participant’s ongoing progress with other staff. Plans and educates participants regarding walking and home exercise programs and use of equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nutrition, risk factor modification and behavioral change approaches. Provides educational programs for participants in their area of expertise. Checks emergency supplies and equipment for proper function and adequacy regularly.
• Keeps current in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation through continuing education conferences and literature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology or related field.
• 1-2 years minimum of experience working in a healthcare environment.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 90 days.
• ASCM, AACVPR, or CEPA certification or equivalent within 1 year.
• Master’s degree in exercise physiology preferred.

Compensation

USD $22.48 - $39.75 /hr.