Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Exercise Physiologist 2 to join our Pulmonary Diagnostics team. This role will be Full-time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday (varying 4 days, 9 hour shifts), 6:30am-4:00pm
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
Exercise Physiologist 2 Responsibilities:
The Exercise Physiologist 2 works on a multidisciplinary team to care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed-upon goals. Administers or supports diagnostics testing to support diagnosis and treatment plans and participates in a community effort to support chronic disease management. May include evaluating patient responses to prescribed treatment plans, testing, and procedures and developing ongoing plans.
Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by incorporating comorbidities and musculoskeletal disorders, per established program (ACCVPR, ACSM, ATS, ACC, NASM) standards and guidelines, as evidenced by random chart review.
Develops Individual Treatment Plans through physical assessment and testing to include exercise and strength training programs, patient education, and behavioral health support specific to each patient to achieve optimal outcomes.
Administers or supports diagnostic testing for patients.
Demonstrates proper instruction and technique for performing appropriate exercise and strength training as needed to ensure patient safety and adherence to exercise prescription, as evidenced by direct observation.
Immediately reports significant changes in patient clinical status to appropriate members of the healthcare team and assists with emergency care according to department policy, as evidenced by direct observation.
Provides validation of clinical decisions for other team members.
Supports and engages in clinical outcomes and quality improvement initiatives.
Utilizes standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery. Determines process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology, and other healthcare team member collaboration.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Certifications BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire;
American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP) for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab upon start OR; American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (AACVPR CCRP) for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab upon start
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