Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehab
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Beckley, WV
6h
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist-Cardiac Rehab is responsible for assisting with the cardiac exercise therapy sessions in consultation with the director of cardiopulmonary services.
Requirements
- BS in Exercise Science or related field with a minimum of two years working with cardiopulmonary rehab program are required.
- Must possess knowledge of cardiac anatomy/physiology.
- Proficient in the concept of wellness that includes exercise, nutrition, and stress management.
- Must possess physical abilities to endure prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and capable of carrying, pushing, pulling and/or lifting a variety of material, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to complete work assignments with proper precautions in hot and cold environments.
- Accountable for developing exercise prescriptions.
- Accountable for conducting body fat % measurements and EKG’s.
- Accountable to possess knowledge in telemetry monitoring
- Accountable to possess and maintain up-to-date knowledge of exercise equipment.
- Accountable for conducting patient assessments.
Nice To Haves
- ACSM Exercise Test Technologist or Exercise Specialist preferred.
- BLS/ACLS Certification required.
Responsibilities
- Assists the director in the implementation of services provided to the patients.
- Develops exercise prescriptions for all outpatients.
- Converses with the director in updating the exercise prescriptions.
- Provides leadership during exercise sessions.
- Assists with the overall assessments of the inpatient and outpatients.
- Assists with inpatient and outpatient education.
- Assists with conducting wellness programs.
- Maintains patient records on a regular basis.
- Attend in-service education programs as needed.
- Assists with the implementation and organization of programs and events.
- Conducts patient follow-up assessments and reports.
- Conducts cardiac stress testing and EKG’s.
- Conducts Body Fat Percent measurements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
