Exercise Physiologist

2200 The Winifred Masterson Burke Rehabilitation Hospital; Town of Burke (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, New York, is seeking a dedicated professional for patient assessment and exercise prescription in its cardiac rehab program. Responsibilities include conducting orientations, supervising exercise classes, and preparing medical documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Science and current CPR certifications. Excellent communication skills are essential, while a strong emphasis is placed on providing support to patients. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and a 403B retirement plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Science with ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification is preferred.
• Current BLS certification and attainment of ACLS certification required.
• Ability to assist participants with exercise equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient tours and interviews.
• Prepare initial exercise prescriptions and conduct new patient orientations.
• Supervise phase II exercise classes and monitor graduation consultations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Exercise prescription

ECG telemetry monitoring

Excellent communication

Social skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Science or Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: Cardiac Rehab Program

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Hours: Vary

Hourly Rate/Range: $36.40

The candidate should have experience with patient assessment, exercise prescription, ECG telemetry monitoring, patient education and supervision of cardiac patients. Excellent communication and social skills are essential.

A Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Science with ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification or a Master’s degree with ACSM certification as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist is preferred.

Position requires a current BLS certification and attainment of ACLS certification.

Essential Functions

• Conduct new patient tours and interviews.
• Prepare initial exercise prescriptions.
• Conduct new patient orientations.
• Upgrade exercise prescriptions on a weekly basis.
• Supervision of phase II exercise classes.
• Prepare summary reports for all Phase II patients at the end of their 10th week of program participation.
• Monitor graduation dates and conduct graduation consultations at 30th session.
• In consultation with program director, prepare medical necessity reports in response to insurance carrier inquiries.
• Prepare medical alert documentation for referring physicians.
• On a regular basis, check for and reorder necessary exercise program supplies.
• Maintain daily quality control for all exercise telemetry equipment.
• Maintain adequate quantities for all program forms.
• Prepare maintenance exercise program for new phase II graduates.
• Prepare home exercise programs with associated approval of primary MD.
• Daily check of all emergency medical equipment & crash cart.
• Be familiar with code 04 procedures and your special responsibilities.
• Participate in weekly summary conference meetings with program director.
• Provide as needed ECG monitoring & documentation of exercise classes.
• Conduct patient education lectures.
• Perform other duties as requested by Director/VP, Outpatient Services.
• Practice Standard Precautions and adhere to Service Excellence standards.

Qualifications

• BS required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; high level of enthusiasm and dedication to all members.
• Ability to listen, offer support, encouragement, and empathy, especially to chronically ill individuals.
• Must be physically capable of leading slightly vigorous exercise programs and assist participants on/off exercise equipment; adjust body position settings on exercise equipment; set up/breakdown chairs; lift or move exercise equipment up to 50 pounds and program materials.
• Physical and manual dexterity required: stopping, bending, agile movement, twisting, and hand dexterity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") – free for employees and dependents
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability and New York Paid Family Leave Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary insurances at group rates: Life, AD&D, enhanced Short Term Disability, Vision, Pet Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Free parking (most locations)