Exercise Physiologist (JR230598)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ViziRecruiter, LLC. seeks a qualified Exercise Physiologist to support outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and related programs in White Plains, NY.

You will assess patients, develop exercise prescriptions, monitor ECG telemetry, and educate participants under medical supervision. Responsibilities include creating initial prescriptions, supervising Phase II classes, generating progress reports, and ensuring safety and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science required.
• ACSM Certification (Exercise Specialist) or RCC preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient tours and interviews.
• Prepare initial exercise prescriptions.
• Supervise Phase II exercise classes.
• Prepare medical necessity reports for insurance inquiries.
• Maintain daily quality control of telemetry equipment.
• Provide ECG monitoring during classes.
• Conduct patient education lectures and sessions.

Skills

Patient assessment

ECG monitoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Program supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification or RCC

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

Overview

The candidate should have experience with patient assessment, exercise prescription, ECG telemetry monitoring, patient education and supervision of cardiac patients.

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient tours and interviews
• Prepare initial exercise prescriptions
• Conduct new patient orientations
• Upgrade exercise prescriptions on a weekly basis
• Supervision of phase II exercise classes
• Prepare summary reports for all Phase II patients at the end of their 10th week of program participation.
• Monitor graduation dates and conduct graduation consultations at 30th session
• In consultation with program director, prepare medical necessity reports in response to insurance carrier inquiries
• Prepare medical alert documentation for referring physicians
• On a regular basis, check for and reorder necessary exercise program supplies
• Maintain daily quality control for all exercise telemetry equipment
• Maintain adequate quantities for all program forms
• Prepare maintenance exercise program for new phase II graduates
• Prepare home exercise programs with associated approval of primary MD
• Daily check of all emergency medical equipment & crash cart
• Be familiar with code 04 procedures and your special responsibilities
• Participate in weekly summary conference meetings with program director
• Provide as needed ECG monitoring & documentation of exercise classes
• Conduct patient education lectures
• Performs other duties as requested by Director/VP, Outpatient Services
• Practices Standard Precautions
• Personally adheres to Service Excellence standards by demonstrating positive communication, prompt & respectful service and maintaining an appropriate work environment when working with patients, staff, co-workers, visitors and others.

Requirements

• BS Required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; high level of enthusiasm and dedication to all members.
• Ability to listen, offer support, encouragement and empathy when necessary to all members but specifically to those members who are chronically ill and could be experiencing living challenges.
• Must be physically capable of leading slightly vigorous exercise programs and be able to assist participants on/off exercise equipment; adjust body position settings on exercise equipment; set up /breakdown chairs; occasional lifting/moving exercise equipment up to 50 pounds and program materials.
• Physical and manual dexterity required.
• A lot of stopping, bending, agile movement, bending, twisting, and hand dexterity
• Excellent communication and social skills are essential.
• A Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Science with ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification or a Master's degree with ACSM certification as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist is preferred.
• Position requires a current BLS certification and attainment of ACLS certification.