Exercise Physiologist PRN

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Position Summary:

The Exercise Physiologist - PRN:

Works in a nationally certified cardiac and pulmonary rehab program for all phases of rehab (in-patient and out-patient)
Plans, coordinates, and implements exercise and related programs for both cardiac and pulmonary rehab
Provide assessments and treatments of patients
Perform a wide a variety of non-invasive cardiac and pulmonary tests
Organize and conduct medically prescribed cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services for inpatients and/or outpatients to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, improve cardiac and pulmonary healing
Assist the patient in reaching his/her maximum possible level of functioning to assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their disease
Follows guidelines, requirements, and recommendations from AACVPR and ACSM
Innovations improve work procedures and methods and primarily result in some time and cost savings
Work frequently requires internal contacts outside the work group to exchange work-related information
Contact with external contacts involves providing or getting factual information
Requires normal courtesy and tact in dealing with others

Education:

Master's Degree of Science in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology or related field.
Must pass hospital Arrhythmia test within three (3) months of hire.

Licensure/Certification:

Current ACLS certification required. ACL needs to be obtained prior or within the first three (3) months of employment.
Current CPR certification.
American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification and/or American College of Sports Medicine Registered Clinical Exercise Physiology Exam preferred.

Experience:

Two (2) or more years of experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation setting required, relevant to the setting(s) to which the employee will be assigned.
Knowledge of Scottcare telemetry system preferred

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