Exercise Physiologist, Full-Time, Monday-Friday, (no weekends or holidays)

SUMMARY The Exercise Physiologist applies physical activity and behavioral interventions in clinical situations to provide therapeutic or functional benefit to cardiac rehabilitation patients.

The role integrates the roles of clinician, teacher, consultant and researcher to administer care to patients of all ages.

Compliance with rules and regulations of all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as PMHC policies is a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Incumbent must have the skills, ability and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation: 1.

Assists with the orientation of new participants; responsible for the initial assessment of the participant and assists in the development of the plan of care with other staff members.

2.

Conducts fitness evaluation, and prescribes exercise programs or overall health maintenance.

May include risk identification, and rehabilitation in conjunction with other heath professionals who provide rehabilitation programs.

3.

Supervises exercise sessions, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.

Responsible for blood pressure checks on all participants pre and post exercise and watching for abnormal responses on the telemetry device.

Assesses participants prior to, during, and post-exercise, making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to the participant, other staff, and Medical Director.

4.

Reports any significant participant conditions (dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure responses, change in participants' status, etc.) to their physician immediately.

Initiates ACLS measures and/or emergency care according to hospital policy.

5.

Charts and documents initial assessment and daily participant information and progress.

6.

Assists with the orientation of new participants and assists in the development of the plan of care with other staff members.

7.

Leads participants in education sessions in areas of nursing expertise.

8.

Checks emergency equipment for proper function and adequate supply on a regular basis.

9.

Assists with emergency drills and mock codes on a routine basis, giving feedback and constructive criticism where appropriate.

10.

Attends all scheduled staff meetings.

11.

Utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver patient care.

Develops implements, revises and evaluates a formal plan of care.

12.

Provides and instructs patients and/or their families or significant others with education information appropriate for age and learning abilities.

13.

Creates and maintains a comfortable and safe environment for patients, visitors and other employees.

14.

Organizes and prioritizes daily assignments to provide optimal patient care and increase productivity.

15.

Independently maintains and updates sills such as licensure, required in-services and continuing education for professional improvement.

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Promotes effective interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications.

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