What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist-Part Time Days position at Lake Forest Hospital?
Description
The Exercise Physiologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Department:
- Assesses patient's physiological, psychosocial and educational status and needs.
- Identifies need for home exercise guidelines.
- Develops and implements patient care plan considering exercise tolerance and prescription.
- Updates the patient care plan when appropriate.
- Educates the patient and their family regarding exercise care plans.
- Guides staff in the prevention, recognition and management of exercise injuries.
- Anticipates and assists others in emergency situations.
- Serves as a resource to staff in all aspects of exercise physiology.
Diagnostic Cardiology Department:
- Performs EKG testing.
- Performs stress tests of all types including treadmill stress exercise, pharmacologic stress testing, stress component of nuclear stress testing as well as stress component of combination stress-echo.
- Applies and instructs patients on Holter monitoring and removal and scanning of Holter studies.
- Applies and instructs patients regarding Event Monitoring.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Three up to five years of related work experience
Preferred:
- N/A
Equal Opportunity
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Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
