Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab - BroMenn

Carle; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 32,277 - 53,905; Full time

Job summary

Carle in Normal, Illinois, is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to perform cardiovascular diagnostic exams and lead patient rehabilitation programs. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and BLS certification, and provide education and care for cardiac patients.

The role includes developing exercise programs, collaborating with the care team, and monitoring patients during sessions. Competitive pay ranges from $23.43 to $39.13 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days.
• Knowledge of exercise physiology and rehabilitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic exams.
• Develops and evaluates exercise programs for cardiac patients.
• Collaborates with care team for patient management.
• Conducts initial patient visits and heart disease assessments.
• Monitors patients during exercise sessions.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient education

Clinical data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

The Exercise Physiologist performs a variety of non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic exams and monitors inpatient and outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides care including the development, implementation, and evaluation of exercise programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients in phase 2 and phase 3 of cardiac rehabilitation.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the patient’s care team to ensure services are consistent with post‑op and/or post‑hospitalization care.
• Evaluates and revises plan of care as needed in collaboration with RN and physician when necessary.
• Develops and advances the patient’s exercise program based on the physiological and electrocardiographic response to exercise.
• Provides health education and teaching for patient and family.
• Completes required feedback and communication to patient and health‑care team including EMR documentation and reports concerning education, exercise progression, exercise treatment, and monitored physiological and vital responses of the patient.
• Assists with scheduling and billing of cardiac rehab services.
• Precepts nursing, exercise physiology, and nutrition students as assigned to the program.
• Is able to conduct stress testing (as needed), accurately interpret clinical data, and seek medical evaluation of such data.
• Conducts initial visit patient appointments.
• Performs patient heart disease risk factor assessments.
• Coordinates patient care plans for outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab, phases II and III.
• Coordinates patient exercise class schedules.
• Monitors patients on telemetry during exercise sessions.
• Leads patients through exercise prescriptions and assists patient with exercise equipment.
• Provides education to patients to support risk factor modification.
• Reports adverse events to ordering providers.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $23.43 per hour - $39.13 per hour.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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