Job Description

Department

CARDIAC REHABILITATION - 257128

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Grade

114

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist demonstrates advanced knowledge pertaining to the design, evaluation and standards of exercise programs for patients who qualify or are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist functions as an essential member of a multidisciplinary team by directing, coordinating and providing special expertise to staff, patients and families participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist participates in the implementation of policy, programmatic and management goals. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for the day-to-day planning and conducting of specific exercise and lifestyle management assessment and intervention for individuals participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality standards, programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Plans, conducts and demonstrates specific exercise and lifestyle assessment and interventions including nutrition, weight control, lipid management, blood pressure management, stress management, and smoking cessation.

Designs and implements individualized goal-oriented exercise prescription for cardiac rehabilitation clients.

Conducts new patient interviews which include but not limited to medical history, functional status, short and long-term goals, nutritional assessment, and emotional status.

Provides patient education as it applies to cardiovascular disease risk factor modification.

Designs individualized treatment plans for clients entering cardiac rehab and provides 30-day updates to the referring physician and/ or Cardiac Rehabilitation Medical Director.

Assists with ECG monitoring and rhythm interpretation.

Participates in training medical and nursing personnel and allied health student interns.

Meets scheduled needs and deadlines, promotes dependability and demonstrates flexibility with schedule.

Assists with precepting/internship for other educational programs.

Assists with unit projects.

Assists with ongoing clinical research.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field of study is required.

Master’s degree in exercise science or related field of study is preferred.

Experience

Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition is required.

Prior clinical experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation is required.

Certification & Licensure

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEPT), or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist is required within six months of hire.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

Must have strong assessment skills and be able to make independent decisions based upon patient assessment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting with patients, employees, members of the medical staff, local business leaders and the community.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com