Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehab NN

Nch Healthcare System Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exercise Physiologist in Naples will design and implement exercise programs for cardiac rehab patients, evaluate progress and provide individualized prescriptions in collaboration with the Cardiac Rehab team.

You will participate in committees and quality improvement efforts, educate patients, document plans, and assist in transitions to home exercise while following ACSM guidelines. Bachelor's degree and BLS are required; ACSM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• BLS certification required.
• ACSM certification preferred.
• 1 year of cardiac rehab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiac disease, physiology, risk stratification and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and monitor exercise programs for cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.
• Collaborate with RNs and rehab team to set goals and treatment plans.
• Develop and write patient exercise prescriptions.
• Conduct and monitor educational programs and report issues to the director.
• Create activity plans aligned with patient goals and health status.
• Assess participants, document plans, and identify risk factors.
• Develop discharge plans with follow-up and home exercise program.
• Monitor clinical responses and adjust exercise per guidelines.
• Facilitate phase I to II transitions and follow-up calls.

Skills

Cardiac rehab

Exercise prescription

Risk stratification

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

BLS Certification

ACSM Certification (preferred)

1 year Cardiac Rehab experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehab NN - 8423

US:FL:Naples:11190 Health Park Blvd | Cardiac | Full Time

Description

• DEPARTMENT: 27090 - Cardiac Rehab NN
• LOCATION: 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Exercise Physiologist will perform exercise design, implementation, evaluation and monitoring. The Exercise Physiologist is part as the Cardiopulmonary Rehab team works in a collaborative practice with respiratory therapists to provide individualized exercise prescription, evaluation and goal planning for participating patients. Participates in department committees, program design and Performance Improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides monitoring, education and instruction relative to exercise reconditioning and risk modification to both Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients.
• Collaborates with RN’s, and other ancillary members of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team to define goals, needs and treatment plans for program participants.
• Develops and writes exercise prescriptions and designs regimens for program participants.
• Conducts and monitors educational programs as assigned. Communicates issues pertaining to classes to the Director as appropriate.
• Designs an activity plan or exercise prescription based on and in agreement with the patient’s goals within the context of present health status.
• Assesses program participants, documents plan of activity, and identifies risk factors, risk stratification and functional capacity of individual participant.
• Develops a discharge plan in collaboration with the R.N., patient and significant others. The plan includes a mechanism for transition to another program, discharge to home or continuation and a mechanism for follow-up. The plan includes a home exercise program.
• Monitors, documents and report clinical responses to activity, adjusts or terminates exercise based on clinical observation, ACSM/ACVPR guidelines and assists in the emergency plan.
• Facilitates phase I to phase II transition process for cardiac and pulmonary rehab, actively assigns patients to phase II who qualify for the program. Provides follow-up phone calls, as necessary.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology and/or other related field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification preferred
• 1 year prior Cardiac Rehab experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of cardiac disease, anatomy and physiology, risk stratification, exercise physiology and diet and nutrition are essential.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.