Exercise Physiologist - PD

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; Vor Ort; USD 78.000 - 97.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist to assess and supervise individualized and group exercise sessions, educate patients on cardiac disease management, diabetes self-management, and related conditions.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to implement and adjust plans of care, document outcomes, and participate in discharge planning. Strong communication and analytic skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate degree in exercise physiology or related field; licensure/credentials as applicable.
• 2+ years in exercise rehab, testing, or related setting.
• Experience with diabetes self-management education (DSME).

Aufgaben

• Assess, plan, implement and supervise individualized cardiac rehab care and group exercise.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Document progress and communicate with care team using the LSI System.
• Assist with diabetes education and self-management strategies.

Kenntnisse

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Exercise Physiology

Diabetes education

Ausbildung

BA/BS in Exercise Physiology or related

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology (preferred)

BLS/Healthcare Provider (required)

ACLS (preferred)

ACSM Exercise Specialist (preferred)

Tools

LSI System

Jobbeschreibung

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Cardiac Rehab Under the supervision of the Manager, Cardiology and Cardiac Wellness: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care and group exercise sessions in The Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. Provides patient education in the areas of cardiac disease (including heart failure, coronary artery disease and risk factor management, post- MI, and post- surgery), diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Completes Intake assessment of patient with Cardiac Rehab Staff RN and documents appropriately into patient record. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient with the RN who performed the nursing assessment. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care. Provides and coordinates the plan of care. Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning. Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching Provides diabetes self-management education (DSME) which primarily targets patients at risk for diabetes, Type I, and Type II diabetics. Evidenced based standards as recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) are utilized in providing diabetes education.

Upon initial intake/orientation of the diabetes patient, the exercise physiologist (EP) will conduct an individual assessment of patient and collaborate with patient in plan/strategy development for diabetes self-management. The EP will provide educational interventions (including psychosocial, nutritional and exercise domains) aimed at patient achieving diabetes self-management. The EP will periodically re-assess diabetes self-management results and goals every 30 days, or more frequently as needed. Upon completion of the individual patient’s cardiac rehab program, the EP will collaborate with patient on recommendations and future plans for diabetes self-management. The EP will document all diabetes education on the patient’s Individual Treatment Plan under the education category.

Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures. Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc. Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient. Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies. Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors. Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit. Actively participate in achieving departmental goals. Responsible for exercise prescription assessment. Interprets heart rate and blood pressure responses during exercise therapy sessions. Recognizes symptomatology for cardiac, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems and reports to RN. Responsible for being the Code Blue Team participant and will work under the direction of the Code Blue Team Leader and/or Cardiac Rehab Staff RN’s. Responsible for accurate and timely communication to other staff, patients, and physicians regarding the patient’s program, progress, orders and treatment. Completes all required documentation including progress notes on the LSI System. Agrees to flex up hours during other staff vacations, attendance to education programs, or meetings due to nature of small, closed unit. Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist is a role model for patients. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited university with a BA or BS in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Sports Medicine required.
• Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Adult Fitness/Cardiac Rehabilitation, preferred.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in full laboratory participation in exercise stress testing with oxygen uptake, pulmonary function testing, body composition and client/patient counseling.
• Minimum 2 years experience with exercise prescription calculations.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in exercise blood pressure monitoring and exercise telemetry monitoring.
• Preferred: Experience with high-risk populations in regards to exercise prescription.
• Work requires knowledge acquired through pursuit of CE’s related to Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription, Cardiovascular Conditioning, Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Cardiac Risk Factors and Modifications and Secondary Prevention Strategies for CAD.
• Substantial knowledge of: Cardiac Risk Factors and Treatment and current principles, theories and practices related to Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention of CAD.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $56.40 - $70.50. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications

• Union: Non-Affiliated
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.