Exercise Physiologist - Bariatric

Carolinas Medical Center; Downers Grove (IL); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Advocate Health's Downers Grove program is seeking a full-time Exercise Physiologist to design personalized exercise plans for weight loss and cardiac rehab. You will work with physicians and staff to tailor progression and educate patients on safe activity and lifestyle changes.

Responsibilities include interpreting stress test data, developing diverse exercise prescriptions, and supporting outpatient rehab groups, with a 40-hour work week and 8:30am–5:00pm schedule.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology is required.
• Ability to create individualized exercise prescriptions based on patient evaluation.
• No prior experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Interprets stress test data to tailor exercise prescriptions.
• Collaborates with physicians to determine program eligibility and progression.
• Educates patients on exercise, lifestyle modification, and risk factor reduction.
• Develops and monitors exercise programs to improve post-exercise oxygen consumption.
• Assists in monitoring outpatient cardiac rehabilitation exercise groups.

Conhecimentos

Independent decision making

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Department:

02030 AMG Downers Grove Finley Rd - Bariatric Program

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Experience preferred:

Develop and evaluate patient's plan of care based on their needs, modifying and revising as appropriate.

Formulate safe and appropriate exercises for progressing patients and assist in developing ongoing programs to meet patient needs.

Assist the patient in designing an exercise, education, and lifestyle modification program to meet their weight loss needs.

Develop exercise prescriptions based on patient's capabilities, making routine diverse and multidimensional, to improve exercise post oxygen consumption "EPOC effect".

Review INBODY results to determine percent body fat, fat mass and fat free mass, total body water weight percentages, and visceral fat.

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

Major Responsibilities:

• Interprets physiological data from stress tests for determination of individualized exercise prescription. Plans and implements treatment programs based upon patient evaluation. Modifies exercise prescription based on cardiac symptomatology, signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance, or musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and/or accessory medical problems.
• Works with physicians to determine program eligibility, progress, and timing of progression to unmonitored home program or Phase III participation.
• Establishes and presents a coordinated health education program for patients on exercise and risk factor reduction.
• Participates in family and patient conferences as necessary and works closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, physician assistants, and medical staff regarding patient physical status and rehabilitation program.
• Promotes referral to rehabilitation program by developing a sound working relationship with referral sources - physicians and nurses.
• Places electrodes on patient for various cardiac monitors and tests.
• Counsels patient in home activity and exercise programs and purchase of exercise equipment.
• Assists in the resolution of cardiac emergencies or symptoms of exercise intolerance. Assists the in-program planning and implementation.
• May serve as a mentor for staff working for certification by American College of Sports Medicine in Exercise Technologist or Specialist category. Serves as a hospital consultant in area of exercise physiology. Participates in appropriate professional organizations for personal development.
• Assists in monitoring outpatient cardiac rehabilitation exercise groups.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, or
• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must be able to make independent decisions and be able to deal with complex clinical situations as presented by many cardiac patients.
• Good communication skills and effective team functioning is required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders at various times in each workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must be able to use hands with fine manipulation when using computer keyboard and testing equipment.
• Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing.
• Potential for exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and therefore must be able to take precautions and wear protective clothing as necessary.

Our Commitment to You:

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