Exercise Specialist Coordinator

Spectrum Health; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Watervliet, NY is seeking a cardiopulmonary clinician to perform graded exercise testing and physiological evaluation, review external monitor findings, and assist in implantable device management. The role includes patient education on heart-healthy lifestyles and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will conduct testing, monitor responses, tailor exercise prescriptions by age and culture, and participate in research and program development as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through less than 2 years of relevant experience in graded exercise testing and cardiovascular physiology.
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC) within 90 days; ACLS within 90–180 days as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and conduct graded exercise testing.
• Monitors patient’s activity, physiological response, and adherence to exercise sessions.
• Provide specific exercise prescriptions based on age, culture and orthopedic considerations.
• May analyze external monitor findings and assist in implantable device management.
• Educate patients on heart-healthy lifestyle and coordinate care with the health care team.

Skills

Graded exercise testing

Cardiovascular physiology

EKG knowledge

Monitor data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science/Health Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Performs cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluation. May also analyze external cardiacs and assist in the implantable device management. Provides patient education related to heart healthy lifestyle choices.

Essential Functions Plans, develops and conducts graded exercise testing. Monitors patient’s activity, physiological response, and adherence to the exercise sessions. Provides specific exercise prescription to individuals based on age, culture and orthopedic considerations. May also analyze external monitor findings utilizing appropriate technology and processes report according to protocol; and assist in management of patients with implantable devices, including but not limited to triage, entering and tracking data, reviewing remotes, performing in-clinic interrogations, and scheduling patients as needed.

Provides patient education talking points and/or individual and group counseling and teaching regarding principles of a healthy lifestyle. May create and update educational materials. Assists with new employee orientation within department. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Participates in research projects and on committees/task forces as member, consultant and/or chair. May flex to the medical program or surgical program as needed.

Qualifications Required

Required Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through less than 2 years of relevant experience in the following areas: conducting graded exercise testing, knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, risk factor identification/modification; basic electrocardiogram (EKG) knowledge or completion of an internship in Cardiac Rehab.

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center, and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic; WITHIN 1 Year Congenital Heart Center 180 Days

Preferred

Preferred Master's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Congenital Heart Center CRT-Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified (CEP) - ACSM American College of Sports Medicine Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic and Congenital Heart Center

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location SITE - Watervliet Medical Office Building - 450 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet Department Name Cardiology Niles HOPD - Niles and St Joseph Prof Svcs Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.