Exercise Physiologist Cardiac

* **DEPARTMENT:** 27081 \- Cardiac Rehab * **LOCATION:** Shifts can be at Bonita Cardiac Rehab, NNH Cardiac Rehab, Briggs Cardiac Rehab, or Marco Cardiac Rehab * **WORK TYPE:** Per Diem * **WORK SCHEDULE:** 10 Hour Day **ABOUT NCH** NCH is an independent, locally governed non\-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700\+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH \- for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more. **JOB SUMMARY** The Exercise Physiologist will perform exercise design, implementation, evaluation and monitoring. The Exercise Physiologist is part as the Cardiopulmonary Rehab team works in a collaborative practice with respiratory therapists to provide individualized exercise prescription, evaluation and goal planning for participating patients. Participates in department committees, program design and Performance Improvement activities. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Other duties may be assigned. * Provides monitoring, education and instruction relative to exercise reconditioning and risk modification to both Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients. * Collaborates with RNs, and other ancillary members of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team to define goals, needs and treatment plans for program participants. * Develops and writes exercise prescriptions and designs regimens for program participants. * Conducts and monitors educational programs as assigned. Communicates issues pertaining to classes to the Director as appropriate. * Designs an activity plan or exercise prescription based on and in agreement with the patient’s goals within the context of present health status. * Assesses program participants, documents plan of activity, and identifies risk factors, risk stratification and functional capacity of individual participant. * Develops a discharge plan in collaboration with the R.N., patient and significant others. The plan includes a mechanism for transition to another program, discharge to home or continuation and a mechanism for follow\-up. The plan includes a home exercise program. * Monitors, documents and report clinical responses to activity, adjusts or terminates exercise based on clinical observation, ACSM/ACVPR guidelines and assists in the emergency plan. * Facilitates phase I to phase II transition process for cardiac and pulmonary rehab, actively assigns patients to phase II who qualify for the program. Provides follow\-up phone calls, as necessary. **EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS** * Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology and/or other related field * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. * American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification preferred * 1 year prior Cardiac Rehab experience preferred * Extensive knowledge of cardiac disease, anatomy and physiology, risk stratification, exercise physiology and diet and nutrition are essential. * Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.