Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehabilitation

867430 - UH-Clinic Cardiac Rehab; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern seeks an experienced Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation and stress testing services on-site in Dallas. Travel to regional clinics is required. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in cardiac rehab with 2 years preferred, and possess 12-lead EKG experience and related certifications.

Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaborative practice with the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology.
• 2 years of relevant experience in cardiac rehabilitation; 1–2 years ideal, 2 years preferred.
• Cardiac stress testing and 12-lead EKG experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates exercise and disease management principles; educates patient and family.
• Performs initial evaluations with assessments and writes a time-based care plan.
• Re-evaluates care plan and monitors progress; communicates with physician as needed.
• Prepares for discharge; ensures rehabilitation goals are met for patients.
• Maintains patient care documentation and contributes to program improvements.
• Participates in staff trainings and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Cardiac rehabilitation experience

Cardiac stress testing

12-lead EKG

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Job description

Job Description - Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehabilitation (984945)

Job Description

Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehabilitation - ( 984945 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation and stress testing services at our Dallas campus and regional clinic locations. This is a 100% on-site role with regular regional travel. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of direct cardiac rehabilitation experience, with 2 years preferred, along with cardiac stress testing and 12-lead EKG experience. Reliable transportation, flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to consistent, high-quality patient care are essential.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology
  
• Experience
  2 years of relevant experience.
  
• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) within 90 Days and
  (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) within 90 Days
  

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology
  

Experience

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of direct cardiac rehabilitation experience, with 2 years preferred, along with cardiac stress testing and 12-lead EKG experience.

JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates principles of exercise and disease management. Practices good clinical judgment. Progresses patient appropriately and safely during exercise. Provides education to patient and family regarding patient's disease process. Demonstrates awareness of patient's and family's readiness and ability to learn.
• Performs and documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments during initial evaluation. Identifies appropriate interventions based on initial evaluation. Writes complete plan of care with specific, time based goals for each intervention.
• Re-evaluates plan of care and exercise program to determine effectiveness. Utilizes critical thinking skills to monitor patient's progress. Reports any physical changes to physician in prompt manner.
• Prepares for patient discharge. Assures that patient's and family's goals for rehabilitation have been met. Displays good knowledge of patient's resources and needs.
• Works to improve departmental standards of care through updating educational material, providing inservices to staff.
• Organizes patient treatment time and provides patient education.
• Documents all aspects of patient's care and continued need for rehabilitation.
• Reports errors promptly and takes appropriate follow-up action to rectify error.
• Serves as patient and family advocate. Responds to patient's and/ or family's complaints. Reports complaints to Manager or their designee in timely manner. Utilizes chain of command to resolve patient, operational, or personal work related problems.
• Assists willingly in coverage of other patients. Performs insurance verification and re-verification. Assists with other departmental paperwork as needed.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as directed. Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions. Assists in on-job training, education, and supervision of students, and/or graduate nurses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Work requires appreciation of considerable judgment in interpretation of policy and protocols and application of techniques and practices to work problems.
• Work requires ability to assess patient needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
• Work requires contact with physicians, nurses, other hospital personnel, and patients.
• Work requires excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Repetitive Motions
• Standing
• Walking

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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