Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Respiratory Care for a Full Time, Day position. Hourly compensation starts at $23.42, more depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals participating in inpatient or outpatient cardiac, pulmonary and vascular rehabilitation programs. May also work in exercise stress testing laboratory or in other clinical settings where exercise training has been shown to be of therapeutic benefit. Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to develop, implement, and monitor the patient’s therapy program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts individualized initial patient interview and assessment, collects patient medical history and develops individualized treatment plan for comprehensive cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation program.
• Case manages entire cardiac rehabilitation program for individual patients. Implements, modifies and supervises therapeutic program for patients and family members. Assesses and re-assesses patient throughout the program to modify plan of care. Maintains appropriate clinical records and consistently documents data in the appropriate area.
• Develops safe and appropriate exercise prescriptions for diverse patient population with multiple co-morbidities. Collaborates with other health care team members regarding continuity of care, but capable of working independently and making high level clinical decisions on complex and high-risk patients with chronic disease.
• Provides patient counseling on test results and procedures, and instructs patients on home exercise programs, risk factors and other behavior modification.
• Develops and implements educational programs for patients and families.
• Assists Manager and Wellness Services Coordinator with developing and implementing wellness programs, services and special events (e.g. health fairs, community activities, employee and community wellness programs, etc.).
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedure, protocols and outcome measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required unless otherwise stated)

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year degree program in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of one year experience in related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Two to three years of experience preferred. Previous experience in cardiovascular rehabilitation services preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current state licensure as applicable.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire.
• Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP).

OTHER SKILLS:

• Must have knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation phase I, II and III.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in exercise physiology, cardiovascular pathophysiology and cardiovascular disease testing and treatments.
• Strong skillset in ECG/arrhythmia recognition.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with emphasis on follow through with customer requests/needs.

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