Exercise Physiologist - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to apply physical activity and behavioral interventions for patients with clinical disease and health conditions, providing screenings, testing, education, and outcomes measures to support therapeutic and functional benefits.

The role involves documenting in medical records, monitoring vital signs and ECG during sessions, and developing individualized home exercise plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology required.
• Ability to develop individualized exercise prescription for cardiac/pulmonary patients based on assessment results.
• Ability to evaluate patient responses to exercise conditioning.
• Strong teaching abilities for patient education (individual and group).
• Knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Documents information in the patient's medical record including data management and quality indicators for the ITP.
• Monitors patients during exercise training sessions, including vital signs and ECG monitored exercise when appropriate.
• Applies knowledge of functional anatomy, exercise physiology, pathophysiology, electrocardiography, human behavior, gerontology, and graded exercise testing in the clinical setting.
• Interprets assessment results and develops individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Provides exercise and health education/promotion and counsels patients on lifestyle modification.
• Participates in supervision and onboarding of new employees and student interns.
• Develops an individualized exercise plan/program for the patient for home.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

ECG monitoring

Cardiac risk factors

Education

Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology

Master’s Degree Exercise Physiology

Job description

Summary

Works in the application of physical activity and behavioral intervention for those with clinical disease and health conditions that have been shown to provide therapeutic and/or functional benefits. Provides exercise screening, exercise and physical fitness testing, exercise and health education/promotion, measurement and evaluation of exercise, and physical activity related outcomes measures.

Job Duties

• Documents necessary information in the patient's medical record including data management and quality indicators for the individualized treatment plan (ITP).
• Monitors patients throughout exercise training sessions, including vital signs and ECG monitored exercise when appropriate.
• Applies extensive knowledge of functional anatomy, exercise physiology, pathophysiology, electrocardiography, human behavior, gerontology, and graded exercise testing in the clinical setting.
• Interprets and explains assessment results and develops individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Provides exercise and health education/promotion and councils patients on lifestyle modification.
• Participates and supports the supervision and onboarding of new employees and student interns.
• Develops an individualized exercise plan/program for the patient for home.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Exercise Physiology
• Ability to develop an individualized exercise prescription for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on clinical results of assessment and/or exercise stress test.
• Ability to evaluate the patient's responses to exercise conditioning.
• Demonstrates strong educational teaching abilities for patient education, both individual and group.
• Demonstrates strong 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 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. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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