Exercise Physiologist I Cardiac Rehabilitation

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking an Exercise Physiologist I for Cardiac Rehabilitation. The role involves developing and supervising exercise-based rehab programs, evaluating patients, administering stress tests, and educating patients and families about exercise and health risks.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with other providers, maintaining documentation, and contributing to program improvements while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of exercise prescription and safe cardiovascular training methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills (Preferred proficiency).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor patient exercise programs for cardiac rehab.
• Interpret EKGs and respond to patient needs.
• Educate patients and families about exercise programs and risks.
• Coordinate care with other providers and document evaluations/discharges.
• Schedule patients and manage referrals across sources.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Job description

Job Description - Exercise Physiologist I Cardiac Rehabilitation (260009JL)

Exercise Physiologist I Cardiac Rehabilitation - ( 260009JL )

A Brief Overview

The implementation of exercise based rehabilitation programs including prescription, supervision, and education.

What You Will Do

• Develops, implements, modifies and monitors all patients progress, goals and treatment plans related to cardiac, pulmonary, vascular and/or other exercise rehabilitation for a variety of clinical programs
  Evaluates new patients and clients to determine therapy/treatment/exercise program needs
  Administers diagnostic stress tests, health risk appraisals, and/or fitness testing. Monitor’s patient response
  Develop, update and present educational classes and materials relate to cardiac and pulmonary rehab to patients families and/or community
  Administer submaximal treadmill stress tests and/or 6 minute walk test
  Thoroughly educates patients on their exercise program, health needs, and risks
  Complete appropriate documentation including evaluation reports and discharge summaries
  Develops exercise programs that appropriately address patient's short and long-term goals
  Assist’s patients with prescribed therapeutic and/or fitness/performance-related exercises
  Adapt exercise programs, as appropriate to help patient meet improvement goals
• Accurately interprets EKGs and/or diagnostic tests including telemetry monitoring.
• Clean, maintain, and inspect exercise equipment. Report repair/maintenance needs.
• Coordinate care with other patient care providers as appropriate, to ensure proper, continuous, and beneficial treatment.
• Provide community fitness, health, and/or athletic performance training.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Participates in evaluation of current practices, program improvement, and development of new procedures practices to improve patient care.
• Enhance knowledge in field of practice and remain current on industry trends and changes.
• Schedule patients timely by managing referrals thru all available source lists.

Additional Responsibilities

• Mentor, train, and orient new department staff as assigned.
• Mentor student interns as assigned
• Completes assignments accurately and timely as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field at an accredited institution (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years Hospital/Rehab setting or 1000 hours clinical experience in supervised program (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of exercise prescription and safe cardiovascular training methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• ACSM certification or equivalent (Preferred)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations

11100 Euclid Avenue

11100 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland 44106

Job

Rehabilitation Services

Organization

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