Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic

SSM Health; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients with exercise testing, ECG interpretation and rhythm monitoring, and personalized exercise prescriptions. The ideal candidate will have cardiac rehab experience and strong collaboration skills with physicians, nurses, and other care team members.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and internship in a Cardiopulmonary Rehab program, with BLS HCP and ALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a health related field.
• Completion of internship in a Cardiopulmonary Rehab program.
• BLS HCP and ALS certifications are required per the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Develops exercise prescription and oversees progression in patients within a rehabilitation setting.
• Provides exercise prescription based on test data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescriptions as needed.
• Performs patient testing before and after rehabilitation including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance.
• Assesses hemodynamic response and patient tolerance to activity progression to tailor prescriptions.
• Documents monitored ambulation, education and discharge planning per policies.
• Provides exercise information to patients, peers and the community, including possible public speaking and classes.
• Works with a team and maintains safety at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac rehabilitation

Exercise prescription

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology

Job description

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About the Role

An Exercise Physiologist supports cardiac rehabilitation patients through exercise testing, electrocardiogram interpretation and cardiac rhythm monitoring, individualized exercise prescription, and patient education. The ideal candidate will have cardiac rehabilitation experience, strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team.

Department

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Schedule

Day shift, Monday-Friday

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care to cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients including various types of monitoring, education and therapeutic exercise programs.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients (often with cardiovascular or pulmonary disease) within a rehabilitation setting
• Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescription according to the patient's response
• Provides patient testing before and after rehabilitation including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance
• Assess hemodynamic response and patient tolerance to activity progression and utilizes information to provide appropriate exercise prescription
• Performs appropriate documentation of monitored ambulation, education and discharge planning per departmental policies, guidelines and practices as pertinent for setting.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a health related field

Experience

• Completion of internship in a Cardiopulmonary Rehab program

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

State of Work Location

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department (ID/Code)

4958170235 SLUCARE CAR UCT 1130

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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