Exercise Physiologist - Carle BroMenn Cardiac Rehab

Position Summary:


The Exercise Physiologist performs a variety of non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic exams and monitors inpatient and outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Qualifications:


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Essential Functions:

• Provides care including the development, implementation and evaluation of exercise programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients in phase 2 and phase 3 of cardiac rehabilitation.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the patient's care team to ensure services are consistent with post op and/or post hospitalization care.
• Evaluates and revises plan of care as needed in collaboration with RN and physician when necessary.
• Develops and advances the patient's exercise program based on the physiological and electrocardiographic response to exercise.
• Provides health education and teaching for patient and family.
• Complete required feedback and communication to patient and healthcare team including EMR documentation and reports concerning education, exercise progression, exercise treatment and monitored physiological and vital responses of the patient.
• Assists with scheduling and billing of cardiac rehab services.
• Precepts nursing, exercise physiology and nutrition students as assigned to the program.
• Able to conduct stress testing (as needed) and accurately interpret clinical data and seek medical evaluation of such data.