What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist, Days position at Unity Health White County?
1. Education: Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology from accredited school. Proficient oral and written communication skills.
2. Training and Experience. Certified Exercise Physiologist. Completes continuing education and training to maintain certification. Completion of Rhythm Analysis Course. Certified Basic Life Support. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
3. Job Knowledge: Ability to practice exercise physiology in the Cardiac Rehab setting. Ability to provide direct patient and/or family education and develop educational content through effective communication.
4. Safety Sensitive: YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as "safety sensitive." A "safety sensitive" position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a "safety sensitive" position
DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through conducting education sessions for cardiovascular exercise and other therapy as indicated in Cardiac Rehab. Develops curriculum and prepares lesson plans for individual and group education. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as a resource to cardiac rehab associates when oriented and so directed. Supports the organization's mission, vision and values. Applies knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains good physical and emotional well being. Job responsibilities require a considerable amount of physical work. The individual will be required to assist with lifting and moving patients, pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment; and lifting or pushing of up to 50 pounds. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. A significant amount of writing and computer entry is required. Trips to various departments will be required. The position may have some exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. Exposure to infectious wastes and body fluids may mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles.
