What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab Unit position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Major Responsibilities:
Education/Experience Required:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess the patient in a systematic way to assure safe and effective exercise; documents patient assessment and teaching.
- 1) Interviews and obtains patient history, utilizing direct and indirect sources of data.
- 2) Documents assessments appropriately.
- 3) Identifies desired outcomes with the patient related to exercise and cardiac risk reduction.
- 4) Identifies learning needs of patient and family and incorporates into the educational goals for the patient.
- 5) Initiates referrals to the health care team.
- 6) Anticipates and identifies changes in patient condition and takes appropriate action.
- 7) Assists in the referral process between Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Cardiac Rehab.
- Conducts exercise sessions.
- 1) Develops an individualized exercise plan and establishes priorities for the patient based upon exercise prescription from the physician
- 2) Involves patient and family in the development of the exercise plan.
- 3) Identifies need for life-long commitment to an exercise program and cardiac risk reduction plan for patients.
- 4) Utilizes telemetry monitoring, vital signs, and symptom observation before, during, and after exercise, reporting significant changes appropriately.
- 5) Selects appropriate psychosocial interventions based upon age and individual requirements.
- 6) Implements patient education plans based upon assessment.
- 7) Provides patient and community education regarding cardiac conditioning.
- 8) Provides a safe environment and instructs patients on appropriate use of exercise equipment.
- Demonstrates the ability to evaluate and revise the patient exercise plan as needed and documents revisions according to policy and procedure.
- 1) Evaluates plan of care against identified patient outcomes and reports relevant changes to prescribing physicians.
- 2) Participates in quality efforts through department based on quality improvement projects.
- 3)Actively participates in patient rounding with the medical director to meet CMS and program requirements.
- Accepts responsibility for development and professional practice.
- 1) Accepts professional responsibility by participating in activities which further professional growth and are beneficial to the department and the patients we serve.
- 2) Incorporates information and skills acquired in learning activities to improve care to the patient; shares information with fellow staff members.
- 3) Accepts leadership responsibilities and functions in the charge role when assigned. Mentors new staff and interns as applicable.
- 4) Maintains confidentiality and respects patients’ right to privacy.
- 5) Provides care while respecting rights of patients and families.
- 6)Actively participates in activities required to meet AACVPR accreditation standards.
- Participates in research, development and implementation of new programs related to cardiac risk reduction.*
Education/Experience Required:
- Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology/Cardiac Rehab
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Clinically appropriate skills Ability to work cooperatively with internal and external customers Proficient in telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation Computer skills Able to teach classes to 15-20 people ACLS Certification BLS Certification
Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting effort up to 50 lbs. related to patients. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening disease. Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends. Ability to travel between sites of care (inpatient and outpatient) in a single work day.
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
