Job Description

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General Summary of Position

The Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for assessing and treating clients for pulmonary/cardiac rehabilitation including bio/psycho/socio/spiritual needs including but not limited to exercise education and counseling within their scope of practice and according to departmental policies and procedures. The Clinical Exercise Specialist develops complex exercise prescriptions and assesses the effectiveness and responses to interventions and documents according to established standards. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist must quickly and effectively respond to medical emergencies in a clinic setting and is required to assist with scheduling clinic clerical tasks and quality improvement activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Assesses the physical psychosocial spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and appropriately documents. Facilitates patient/family physician and staff safety and satisfaction collaborating with the Operational Specialist for Rehabilitation and the clinical leader. Prioritizes plan of care to include patient education and to utilize time effectively and efficiently. Provides responsible exercise specialist care in compliance with hospital policies and procedures scopes of practice and legal/ethical standards. Communicates effectively with other health care providers. Evaluates patients' progress and documents per departmental protocols and AACVPR ACSM and AHH Standards. Handles stressful situations with tact and poise. Employs principles of therapeutic communication interviewing techniques problem solving and crisis intervention when performing patient care.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science exercise physiology or kinesiology required or

Experience

Pulmonary/cardiac rehabilitation experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

ACSM-RCEP - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist or equivalent within 1 Year required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 90 Days required
This position has a hiring range of : USD $22.04 - USD $38.41 /Hr.