Exercise Physiologist PRN

**Job Summary** The Exercise Physiologist supports the health and wellness of patients by assessing fitness levels, prescribing safe and effective exercise programs, and providing education to promote long\-term health improvements. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through exercise interventions, risk factor management, and education. **Essential Functions*** Assesses patients’ fitness levels and develops individualized exercise prescriptions based on physician orders, diagnostic testing, and patient goals. * Supervises group and individual exercise sessions, ensuring safety, adherence to exercise protocols, and achievement of patient\-specific goals. * Monitors patient responses to exercise, including telemetry, oxygen saturation, and vital signs, and adjusts exercise plans accordingly. * Educates patients and families on exercise techniques, health maintenance, and lifestyle modifications, addressing topics such as nutrition, weight management, diabetes control, and tobacco cessation. * Collaborates with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare team members to optimize care plans and ensure continuity of care. * Responds to medical emergencies within the rehabilitation setting, implementing emergency care protocols as needed. * Participates in discharge planning, including reassessment, education on home exercise programs, and referrals to ancillary services. * Demonstrates expertise in cardiac anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, and risk factor modification to tailor interventions for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation participants. * Maintains accurate documentation of patient assessments, exercise prescriptions, progress notes, and education provided. * Actively contributes to the development and delivery of outpatient education classes to maximize program utilization and patient outcomes. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Maintains regular and reliable attendance. * Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications*** Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field required * Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Training Exercise Science, or Allied Health field preferred or * Other additional coursework related to Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation preferred * 0\-2 years of experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation or a similar healthcare setting preferred * 1\-3 years of EKG and cardiac monitoring interpretation classes or experience preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Comprehensive knowledge of exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and risk factor modification. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively educate and motivate patients and families. * Proficiency in monitoring and interpreting telemetry, oxygen saturation, and other physiological responses to exercise. * Ability to design and adjust exercise programs based on patient assessments, goals, and clinical progress. * Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients of all fitness levels and health conditions. * Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple patients and responsibilities effectively. **Licenses and Certifications*** BCLS \- Basic Life Support required * ACLS \- Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred * ACSM \- Clinical Exercise Specialist certification obtained within 1 year of employment preferred