Job Description Summary
The Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist performs cardiac rehabilitation functions to facilitate patient cardiac fitness. Participates in the process of assisting the patient with cardiac risk factor reduction and long-term lifestyle changes.
• Job role is part of a multidisciplinary team and commitment to teamwork is a must.
• Scheduled shifts for this position would vary during hours of operation.
• Current hours of operation are Mon-Fri 7AM-7PM and open Saturday mornings 8:30AM-12:30PM.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Patient Care/Evaluation:
1. Selects appropriate evaluation tools consistent with patient’s history, diagnosis, and medical status.
2. Conducts exercise therapist assessment and documents findings on multidisciplinary assessment form.
3. Identifies any orthopedic, neurological or medical problems, which may interfere with patient's successful completion of the program.
4. Conducts pre-program patient measurements within the first week of the program.
5. Plans to accommodate special limitations appearing in patient admission assessment.
6. Reviews patient's goal for exercise within the first week of the program and documents exercise goals in initial evaluation.
7. Calculates patient's target heart rate before first exercise session and documents on patient's exercise record.
8. Maintains communication with the referring physician or primary care physician regarding patient’s progress.
Treatment:
1. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge about equipment/materials utilized in patient care.
2. Performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the problems and medical standards in a safe manner.
3. Develops and provides treatment plans for complex patients with increased medical considerations.
4. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team when appropriate.
5. Provides patient/family education.
Documentation:
1. Documents patient program and progress.
2. Maintains up-to-date evaluations, individualized treatment plans (ITP), and discharge reports.
3. Documents all related patient outcome data in the AACVPR Outcome Data Registry pre- and post-program.
Communication:
1. Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Required
Baccalaureate or higher degree in physical therapy, exercise science, or equivalent required.
Required License/Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support.
Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge and experience in techniques of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Knowledge in exercise physiology, exercise testing, exercise prescription, group leadership, and cardiac monitoring techniques.
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