The Exercise Physiologist-Cardiac Rehab is responsible for assisting with the cardiac exercise therapy sessions in consultation with the director of cardiopulmonary services.

Assists the director in the implementation of services provided to the patients.

Develops exercise prescriptions for all outpatients.

Converses with the director in updating the exercise prescriptions.

Provides leadership during exercise sessions.

Assists with the overall assessments of the inpatient and outpatients.

Assists with inpatient and outpatient education.

Assists with conducting wellness programs.

Maintains patient records on a regular basis.

Attend in-service education programs as needed.

Assists with the implementation and organization of programs and events.

Conducts patient follow-up assessments and reports.

Conducts cardiac stress testing and EKG’s.

Conducts Body Fat Percent measurements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BS in Exercise Science or related field with a minimum of two years working with cardiopulmonary rehab program are required.

ACSM Exercise Test Technologist or Exercise Specialist preferred.

BLS/ACLS Certification required.

            Education, Training & Experience   

            Requirements continued:

            Must possess knowledge of cardiac

            anatomy/physiology.

            Proficient in the concept of wellness that

            includes exercise, nutrition, and stress

            management.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess physical abilities to endure prolonged standing, climbing, bending, and capable of carrying, pushing, pulling and/or lifting a variety of material, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Must be able to complete work assignments with proper precautions in hot and cold environments.  Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountable for developing exercise prescriptions.

Accountable for conducting body fat % measurements and EKG’s.

Accountable to possess knowledge in telemetry monitoring

Accountable to possess and maintain up-to-date knowledge of exercise equipment.

Accountable for conducting patient assessments.