Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab * Days - 20hrs/wk

Exercise Physiologist \- Cardiac Rehab \* Days \- 20hrs/wk Requisition \#: req11646 Shift: Days FTE status: 0\.5 On\-call: No Weekends: No **General Summary:** Provides clinical oversight for Cardiovascular Rehabilitation patients and participants enrolled in the Metro Health Phase I through Phase IV cardiovascular rehabilitation program. Performs graded exercise tests according to AHA, ACSM, and AACVPR guidelines. **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or closely related field with core curriculum in cardiac rehabilitation preferred. * Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred. * Two (2\) years of clinical experience in adult fitness with one (1\) year in Cardiac Rehabilitation strongly preferred. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider and current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider required. * Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) strongly preferred. * Possess thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology particularly of ischemic heart disease. * Population Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self\-respect and dignity. **Essential Functions and Responsibilities:** * Conducts cardiovascular disease risk factor evaluations. * Reviews patient history and functional capacity GXT test results in order to develop individualized exercise prescriptions. Adjust and updates exercise prescriptions according to orthopedic, heart rate/rhythm, vital signs, O2 saturation or other issues that may arise. * Provides patient education and counseling and assists patients with developing strategies for behavioral modification. * Performs graded exercise stress testing procedures in accordance with ACC/AHA/AACVPR guidelines. * Perform adult 12 lead electrocardiograms and monitor exercise session ECGs. * Monitors and records resting, exercising, and recovery vitals. * Provides guidance and assistance in ambulating the patient. * Records required strength training exercises and modify patients with incorrect technique and/or gait form. * Document concise, accurate and timely information in the patient care record in accordance with established policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations that govern them. * Identifies patient with symptoms and/or values that are out of range or experiencing condition changes and notifies the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Coordinator. Assist in providing direct patient care for patients with signs/symptoms in need for urgent care. * Performs other duties as assigned. These may including but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of use standards of care in professional practice, pursuing self\-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management. Category: Health Care