Exercise Physiologist

Job Title: Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Department:
Rehab

Reports To: Rehab Manager

Location:
Hospital

FLSA
Status:Non-exempt

Job
Summary:

A
health care professional who address the education and restoration of
maximum function by evaluating and treating people with limitations
resulting from, but not limited to cardiac disease, pulmonary
disease, and peripheral artery disease.

Essential
Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment
   implementation to adult and geriatric clients; addresses individual
   developmental, cognitive and physical needs, as well as cultural
   differences.

   
   

2. Coordinates client care with other disciplines through good
   communication and intervention recommendations.

   
   

3. Provides education, information, and training to clients, family,
   caregivers, and community to promote continuity of care, optimum
   therapeutic outcome, healthy lifestyle and community health.

   
   

4. Maintains documentation and records of treatment performance to
   assure quality client care, meet regulatory and professional
   standards, and receive optimal reimbursement.

   
   

5. Acts as a consultant to internal and external customers.

   
   

6. Maintains education, knowledge, and training required to provide
   up-to-date, quality care to meet client case load and community
   needs and meet minimum state licensure requirements.

   
   

7. Participates in quality improvement and peer review to assure
   effective and efficient services.

   
   

8. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

   
   

Accountabilities
for all Employees:

1. Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.

   
   

2. Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.

   
   

3. Reports any health/medical errors.

   
   

4. Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks
   or hazards immediately.

   
   

Education,
Training or Degree Required:

1. BS or BA degree in Exercise Physiology required

   
   

2. Masters degree preferred

   
   

3. Previous experience (1+ year) in a similar setting preferred

   
   

4. Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development
   principles necessary to

   
   

provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

1. Demonstrates an understanding of: anatomy, physiology, and pathology
   of heart disease and pulmonary systems; exercise implications for
   cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; cardiac and pulmonary risk
   factor modification; vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate,
   oxygen saturation, and blood sugar levels.

   
   

2. Demonstrates knowledge of effects of exercise and ability to modify
   program as needed for each individual. Has basic knowledge of
   nutrition, risk factors and behavior modification strategies.

   
   

License/Registration/Certification
Required: (will be
primary source verified by HR)

1. Current CPR certification required

   
   

2. Current ACLS certification required

   
   
   
   

   1. If not currently certified upon hire, the employee will have 60
      days from start date to become certified.

      
      
   
   

3. ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred

   
   

Experience
and Skills: (indicate
preferred or required)

1. Previous work experience in a cardiac/pulmonary setting is
   desirable, but not required.

   
   

2. Education/Training in EKG reading required.

   
   

Date
created: 01/21/2021

Date
updated: