Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Reynolds Crossing

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Depending on the work assignment, the Exercise Physiologist may administer physician-ordered cardiopulmonary exercise assessments including exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress tests and/or develop and guide exercise treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases primarily including but not limited to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disorders. The Exercise Physiologist recognizes and responds immediately and appropriately to potential emergency situations that may arise, and makes clinical decisions about safety and contraindications of assessment/testing/training procedures.

Requirements

• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)must successfully obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment
• Current ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification
• Current CPR (BLS-C)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, ExercisePhysiology or related allied health field

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years or more of experience in exercise testing of clinical cardiopulmonary populations (not athletes or apparently healthy populations) or cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation environment
• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related allied health field

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered cardiopulmonary exercise assessments including exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress tests
• Develop and guide exercise treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases primarily including but not limited to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disorders
• Recognize and respond immediately and appropriately to potential emergency situations that may arise
• Make clinical decisions about safety and contraindications of assessment/testing/training procedures
• Administers prescribed cardiopulmonary assessments or formulate and carry out rehabilitation prescription
• Exercises judgement to adjust testing/exercise parameters
• Determines when to resume or terminate assessments/exercise based on clinical observations and established protocols
• Assist in problem solving and ensuring a safe environment for patients

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