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Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Reynolds Crossing
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Administers physician-ordered cardiopulmonary exercise assessments and develops exercise treatment plans for patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disorders, while ensuring safety and responding to emergencies.
About this role
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.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)*
*must successfully obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification Current CPR (BLS-C) Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED: 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
Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related allied health field
Education/training PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related allied health field
Independent action(s) required: Administers prescribed cardiopulmonary assessments or formulate and carry out rehabilitation prescription; exercises judgement to adjust testing/exercise parameters; and determines when to resume or terminate assessments/exercise based on clinical observations and established protocols.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Team member is part of a self-directed team and is responsible to assist in problem solving and ensuring a safe environment for patients. Problems which cannot be resolved will be taken to the administrative manager for assistance in their resolution.
Additional position requirements: N/A
Age Specific groups served: Pediatric, Adolescence, Geriatric, Adult
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Compensation Range
$21.46 - $33.26Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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