PRN Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. seeks a Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist to deliver patient-focused care within the cardiac rehab program. You will assess risk factors, develop individualized exercise prescriptions, and collaborate with other specialists to ensure comprehensive care across the continuum.

The role emphasizes teaching, documentation, and ongoing professional development in line with ACSM/AACVPR guidelines, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Exercise Science; Master's preferred.
• a minimum of knowledge in cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
• basic familiarity with ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient risk factors and support lifestyle changes.
• Develop and adjust exercise prescriptions per patient response.
• Supervise sessions and monitor telemetry and BP.

Skills

Cardiac rehab

Exercise physiology

EKG monitoring

Blood pressure

Telemetry interpretation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Exercise Science

Master's Exercise Science — Preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Epic EMR

Scott Care

SuccessFactors

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist reports directly to program Manager, in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts. Key responsibilities of the role include providing age appropriate, patient specific care that addresses the biological, emotional, psychological, physical fitness, and educational needs of the patients/family; collaboration with system care partners such as health psychology, diabetes education, and other wellness programs to ensure patients have access to all areas in the continuum of care. Through partnering with the multidisciplinary team of professionals, the development of individualized goal-oriented care plans and exercise prescriptions, the Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist is central to the success of each patient in the Cardiac Rehab program.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. 1. Patient Care:
   • a. Assesses patient risk factors that are modifiable and provides strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes.
   • b. Participates in initial assessment and orientation of new participants. Assists in development of plan of care with other staff members.
   • c. Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription in accordance with daily patient responses to exercise according to ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.
   • d. Supervises exercise session, monitors participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.
   • e. Responsible for blood pressure measurement, observation of telemetry responses and blood glucose measurement per department policy.
   • f. Documents daily on patient responses in Scott Care and EPIC.
   • g. Maintains strictest confidentiality concerning participants and families medical and personal information.
2. 2. Teaching/Education:
   • a. Assesses patients knowledge of cardiovascular disease, nutrition, risk factors and develops educational plan to meet individual needs.
   • b. Leads patient education in 1:1 and/or group setting.
   • c. Leads warm up, cool down, and strength training exercises.
3. 3. Team Responsibilities:
   • a. Participates in emergency training sessions and assists as directed in emergency situations.
   • b. Attends a minimum of of scheduled staff meetings. If unable to attend, obtains information from meeting minutes or another team member.
   • c. Supports and assists in development of performance and process improvement initiatives designed to promote highest quality patient care.
   • d. Maintains flexibility to respond to changing needs of the team.
   • e. Contributes to cohesive group relations and communicates effectively with team members about individual patient findings or concerns about program issues.
4. 4. Technology:
   • a. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Success Factors, Scott Care system and Epic EMR system.
5. 5. Self-Development:
   • a. Stays current in the field of cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular disease through journals, in-services, webcasts, computer based learning modules, meetings, peer-to-peer teaching and conferences.
   • b. Identifies self-learning needs and seeks opportunities for improvement.
   • c. Participates in group activities, meetings, in-services, etc., as well as, personal efforts to gain proficiency in the AACVPR Core Competencies.
6. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelors Exercise Science or Masters Exercise Science-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Experience in exercising special populations including cardiac, geriatric, and diabetic patients. Required and Must possess knowledge of EKG, CAD, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring and treatment options. Required and Cardiac Rehab experience Preferred Group exercise leadership and public speaking experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Knowledge of coronary heart disease, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, and exercising special cardiac populations. High The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude. High

Company Culture:

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia's largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.