Exercise Physiologist

The Exercise Physiologist will be working in the Live Well Fitness Center with both Cardiac Rehab patients and gym community members.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology required. 
• Good Communication Skills
• Must have American Heart Association (BLS) -Red Cross (CPR) - or comparable with prior approval and ACLS (American Heart Association) upon hire. Will be added to RQI and complete quarterly courses to be certified in American Heart (BLS) within first 3 months of employment. 
• Must be able to analyze and interpret cardiac rhythms strips and cardiac monitoring strips
• Must demonstrate ability to take manual vital signs
• Certification as a Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) required within 18 months from date of hire in position

Position Summary:

The Exercise Physiologist provides patient services. Assists with day-to-day clinical operations of Cardiac Rehabilitation.

1) Essential Functions

1. Evaluate, plan, and administer patient treatment upon referral of physician using all the techniques and modalities of Exercise Physiologist
2. Provide risk factor identification and lifestyle management education and service to individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease
3. Interview participant to assess the appropriateness and readiness of daily exercise session
4. Take pre, post, and during exercise manual blood pressures
5. Analyze and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
6. Monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise
7. Assist cardiac rehab staff with other tasks as assigned
8. Educate patients in risk factors and lifestyle changes
9. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
10. Serves as a role model of cardiovascular health
11. Desire to work within a comprehensive health care team
12. Participates in continuing education programs and seminars to maintain current competency in cardiovascular care and cardiac rehabilitation related concepts
13. Maintains confidential, appropriate participant records in accordance with accepted standards. i.e DNV, Medicare, HIPAA 
14. Review and report participant progress and problems to the hospitalist and/or the referring physicians
15. Identify any emergencies or health concerns that could warrant additional medical attention and communicate with a team of providers to establish best care
16. Writes initial and follow-up exercise programs for Live Well Fitness participants, following physician's recommendation, specifying equipment, for example treadmill, elliptical machine, or bike.
17. Leads/Co-leads individual and group-based fitness classes (aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, etc.)
18. Participate in the development of new programs to enhance revenue
19. Maintain a clean and safe exercise facility

2)Physical Demands/Requirements

The below requirements are intended to describe the general context/requirements for performing this job. It is not to be considered as an extension of statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.
Legend: Continually: 5.5-8 hrs/day Frequently: 2.5-5.5 hrs/day Occasionally: .5-2.5 hrs/day

1. Continual ability to be mobile and stand.
2. Frequent sitting, walking, crouching, stooping, twisting, turning/pivoting, keyboarding, talking/hearing in person/on phone, and repetitive hand movements.
3. Occasional stationary standing, reaching overhead, grasping, pinching, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, and use of vision for close work/color vision.
4. This position does not require repetitive lifting/carrying or pushing/pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
5. Ability to perform various exercise to instruct new members or teach classes

3) Relationship Management

1. Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect.
2. Strives to welcome and be helpful towards any customers in contact with
3. Receives no patient/family/staff dissatisfaction comments annually.
4. Effectively manages relationships with co-workers.
5. Confronts negative attitudes and addresses conflicts appropriately
6. Adheres to the Bill of Rights and follows confidentiality policy.