Exercise Physiologist - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized health network that values teamwork and innovation. As a member of this exceptional healthcare team, you'll apply your expertise in exercise physiology to develop individualized exercise plans for patients with clinical diseases. You'll provide education and counsel on lifestyle modifications, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you're passionate about health and wellness, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop exercise prescriptions for cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Strong educational skills for individual and group patient education.

Responsibilities

• Document necessary information in the patient's medical record.
• Monitor patients throughout exercise sessions, including vital signs.

Skills

Exercise Physiology

Patient Education

Cardiac Risk Factors

Lifestyle Modifications

Clinical Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Tools

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant, and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking, and offers plenty of opportunities to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering numerous opportunities to excel.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We are a Magnet(tm) Hospital, honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Additionally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Muhlenberg, Hazleton, and Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest in patient safety. These recognitions underscore LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unwavering focus on delivering the best healthcare every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Works in applying physical activity and behavioral interventions for individuals with clinical diseases and health conditions, providing therapeutic and/or functional benefits. Responsibilities include exercise screening, testing, education, measurement, and evaluation of outcomes.

Job Duties

• Document necessary information in the patient's medical record, including data management and quality indicators for the individualized treatment plan (ITP).
• Monitor patients throughout exercise sessions, including vital signs and ECG when appropriate.
• Apply extensive knowledge of functional anatomy, exercise physiology, pathophysiology, electrocardiography, human behavior, gerontology, and graded exercise testing in clinical settings.
• Interpret and explain assessment results and develop individualized exercise prescriptions.
• *Provide exercise and health education/promotion and counsel patients on lifestyle modifications.
• Support supervision and onboarding of new employees and interns.
• Develop individualized exercise plans for patients to use at home.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology.
• Ability to develop exercise prescriptions for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on assessment results.
• Ability to evaluate patient responses to exercise.
• Strong educational and teaching skills for individual and group patient education.
• Knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology.
• ACSM-Cert Tr-Exer Spec-Hlth-Fit Inst-Exer Phys - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs., including pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers up to 50 lbs., standing/walking frequently, with potential activities like kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Note: This description provides major duties and responsibilities but is subject to revision as needed. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected classes. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

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