Exercise Physiologist

Lincare Holdings; Fredonia (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings is seeking a qualified Exercise Physiologist to analyze patient history, perform fitness assessments, and design individualized exercise prescriptions to improve health and support recovery. The role involves cardiopulmonary training, rehabilitation protocols, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals during sessions, educating patients on healthy habits, and maintaining complete medical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field with a concentration in cardiopulmonary health (Required)
• Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field with a concentration in cardiopulmonary health (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of applicable experience (Required)
• ACSM certification as Exercise Physiologist (Required)
• Current certification in Basic Life Support with Advanced Life Support certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts fitness evaluations and functional assessments to identify needs, limitations, and risks
• Develops customized exercise programs (cardiopulmonary training, strength, flexibility, rehab)
• Monitors vital signs during exercise sessions and adjusts plans as needed
• Educates patients on healthy lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise techniques
• Performs cardiopulmonary exercise tests to evaluate function
• Documents accurate clinical information in the medical record
• Schedules appointments for diagnostic and respiratory care services

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology (cardiopulmonary health)

Master's Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology (cardiopulmonary health)

Job description

The Exercise Physiologist analyzes a patient's medical history, conducts fitness and stress tests, measures vital signs, and develops individualized exercise prescriptions to improve the patient's overall health and aid in the recovery from various medical conditions according to the physicians' individualized prescription and Plan of Care.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts fitness evaluations and functional assessments to identify individual needs, limitations, and anypotential risks exercise may pose
• Assists in the orientation and intake of all new patients
• Develops customized exercise programs based on prescribed goals, including cardiopulmonary training, strengthtraining, flexibility exercises, and rehabilitation protocols
• Administers breathing exercises, dyspnea management, therapeutic exercises, psychosocial
  assessment/management, work simplification strategies, and assistive technologies
• Monitors progress through regular assessments, monitors heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, andoxygen saturation during exercise sessions
• Identifies potential risks associated with exercise based on medical history and adjusts exercise plans accordingly
• Provides patients with education on healthy lifestyle habits, nutrition, and exercise techniques to optimizetherapy results
• Performs cardiopulmonary exercise tests to evaluate cardiopulmonary functions and the presence of anylimitations
• Communicates assessments and updates on the patient's Plan of Carewith members of the healthcare team andreferring physicians
• Documents accurate and complete clinical information in the patient's medical record
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures forsafety management and infection control
• Schedules patient's appointments for diagnostic and respiratory care services

Education

• Bachelor'sDegreein Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field with a concentration in cardiopulmonary healthRequired
• Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field with a concentration in cardiopulmonary healthPreferred

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of applicable experience Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• work productively with patients,families, physicians, and healthcare team

Licenses and Certifications

• American College of Sports Medicine("ACSM") certification as exercisephysiologistRequired
• Current certification in basic life supportwith advanced life support certification