What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist PD position at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital?
Compensation
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Status : Per Diem
Shift: DAY SHIFT
Department: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Position Summary
Summary:
Work to limit the physiological and psychological effects of cardiac illness by provision of
a safe, therapeutic, high quality program of exercise and appropriate educational
activities in a cost-effective manner. Actively promote primary and secondary prevention
of cardiovascular disease in patient population and community by education and
example. Develops, implements, and evaluates exercise programs for patients. Assesses
cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal
rehabilitation. Creates educational materials and sessions for patients. Familiar with a
variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Work to limit the physiological and psychological effects of cardiac illness by provision of
a safe, therapeutic, high quality program of exercise and appropriate educational
activities in a cost-effective manner. Actively promote primary and secondary prevention
of cardiovascular disease in patient population and community by education and
example. Develops, implements, and evaluates exercise programs for patients. Assesses
cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal
rehabilitation. Creates educational materials and sessions for patients. Familiar with a
variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Education Required
Experience And Skills
License/Certifications
Education Required
- Must complete in-house orientation program
- BS/BA in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology, MS/MA preferred.
Experience And Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speaks, reads and writes English
- Experience in exercise program planning, supervision and counseling cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation patients.
- Cardiac and respiratory monitoring and arrhythmia identification.
License/Certifications
- BLS or equivalent required.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- Must obtain ACLS within 6 months of employment.
Working Conditions
Other information:
Working Conditions
Working Conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
- Mechanical exercise equipment.
- Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
- Ability to bend, reach to perform warm up and cool down exercise.
- Ability to work in cold temperature environment.
