Exercise Physiologist

Annie Penn, United StatesOn-SitePart-timePosted 1w ago

Job description

Rehab

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The Exercise Physiologist works as part of an integrated clinical team and is accountable to design an exercise prescription based on each Rehab participant’s clinical status and/or exercise testing results. The Exercise Physiologist I will monitor physiological data and make appropriate adjustments for the safety and therapeutic benefit of the patient/participant. They will also assist in the education of participants and interact and communicate effectively with other disciplines involved in care of adult and geriatric Rehab participants. This level requires guidance and mentoring for completion of essential job functions.

Essential Job Function:

Performs functional capacity tests, balance and Musculo-Skeletal evaluations with attention to accuracy and safety assess test results to create customized exercise prescription and results report.
Documents necessary information in patient's medical record in an accurate and timely manner to assist with data management and quality indicators for the Rehab program as appropriate with attention to detail and timeliness.
Provides individual and group education sessions for patients/participants to counsel on exercise, risk factors and other applicable teachings on health and medical conditions.
Develops an individualized exercise plan/program for the patient/participant for home and discharge.
Facilitates the preventive maintenance of equipment by maintaining a written and documented preventative maintenance program for follow ups as needed.
Generates referrals, memberships and new patient/participant enrollments which includes telephone calls or communicating with providers regarding program participation.
Supervises student interns ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and techniques, answering questions, conducting orientation, explaining correct procedures, demonstrating techniques, and intervening where warranted to correct deficiencies in a timely and professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or physical education.
Preferred: Master's Degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or physical education.

Experience:

Preferred:1 or more years of experience working in a clinical/cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation setting.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider. Required to obtain ACLS within one year of hire.

Work Shift :

Days/No Weekends (United States of America)

On Call Required

FTE:

0.5

Job Type:

Benefit Eligible (20-39) Hours/Week

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Recognized for Excellence in Neurology Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital ranks in the top 10 percent of the nation for medical excellence in neurological care, according to CareChex . That means you can trust us to provide advanced inpatient services, protect patient safety, and offer care with lower-than-average rates of complications. Cone Health has been named a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). Hospitals with this designation demonstrate expertise in cervical and lumbar fusion, cervical laminectomy and lumbar laminectomy/discectomy procedures, resulting in fewer patient complications and hospital readmissions compared to other hospitals. Our outstanding services include stroke care at Moses Cone Hospital and other Cone Health facilities, which have earned numerous recognitions for helping stroke patients achieve better-than-average outcomes.

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