Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab At Reynolds Crossing - Prn
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Administer cardiopulmonary exercise assessments
Develop exercise treatment plans
Respond to emergency situations
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 cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disorders
Job Summary
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 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.
The team member is part of a self-directed team and is responsible to assist in problem solving and ensuring a safe environment for patients.
Matching Summary
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 cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disorders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer cardiopulmonary exercise assessments
Develop exercise treatment plans
Respond to emergency situations
Clinical decision making for safety
Work in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation environment
Nice-to-have
Problem solving in team environment
Adapt to frequent change
Handle multiple priorities
Frequent and intense customer interactions
Work in fast paced environment
Key Requirements
Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist by ACSM within 6 months
Current ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification
Current CPR (BLS-C) certification
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field
Preferred Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field
Two years experience in clinical cardiopulmonary populations preferred