Exercise Physiologist

Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:




The Exercise Physiologist performs a variety of non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic exams and monitors inpatient and outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.









Qualifications:




EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree Related Field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Experience in cardiac rehab setting preferred, ECG rhythm recognition, orientation









Essential Functions:

• Provides care including the development, implementation and evaluation of exercise programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients in phase 2 and phase 3 of cardiac rehabilitation.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the patient's care team to ensure services are consistent with post op and/or post hospitalization care.
• Evaluates and revises plan of care as needed in collaboration with RN and physician when necessary.
• Develops and advances the patient's exercise program based on the physiological and electrocardiographic response to exercise.
• Provides health education and teaching for patient and family.
• Complete required feedback and communication to patient and healthcare team including EMR documentation and reports concerning education, exercise progression, exercise treatment and monitored physiological and vital responses of the patient.
• Assists with scheduling and billing of cardiac rehab services.
• Precepts nursing, exercise physiology and nutrition students as assigned to the program.
• Able to conduct stress testing (as needed) and accurately interpret clinical data and seek medical evaluation of such data.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. - For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
  
  
  
  Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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