Exercise Physiologist Per Diem Cardiac Rehabilitation

NYU Langone Health; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to join their cardiac rehabilitation team. In this per diem role, you will utilize your clinical expertise to assess patients' stability and develop tailored exercise programs that enhance recovery from chronic diseases. You'll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to promote wellness and ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join a team where your skills and dedication will be appreciated, and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology required.
• Must hold current ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop fitness programs for chronic disease recovery.
• Assess and document patient responses during rehab.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Tools

PFX Exercise System

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Exercise Physiologist, Per Diem/ Cardiac Rehabilitation.

In this role, the successful candidate uses clinical expertise skills to assess patients' stability prior to testing/rehab programs. Incorporates unique characteristics and needs of each patient into the care delivery process. Works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility. Responsible for complete, safe delivery of care during the Cardiac Rehab process.
• Assesses, evaluates, and documents patients' responses prior, during, and at the completion of the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Organizes and plans classes scheduled in cardiac rehabilitation. Maintains constant communication with patients, addresses anxiety, and answers questions related to safe exercise.
• Addresses patient issues following established communication hierarchy. Participates in problem identification and problem solving in the work environment.
• Observes changing status of the patient during exercise sessions. Utilizes WUH policy/procedures, patient care guidelines, physician's orders, standing order sets, etc.
• Contributes to growth and development of self and students through participation in peer review, mentor relationships, formal and informal education. Participates in orientation of new employees as needed. Recognizes that professional responsibility extends beyond one’s own patient population; assists and supports team members.
• Interacts and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals. Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, current and valid ACLS, current and valid BLS certification, excellent communication (both oral and written), critical thinking, and customer service skills. Basic computer skills. Possess ability to perform a full Pulmonary Function Testing & Cardiology Exercise Testing utilizing the State of the Art PFX Exercise System.

Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years in a hospital (inpatient) setting; 1-2 years as an Exercise Physiologist.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $53.00 - $53.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.