Exercise Physiologist jobs in Connecticut

SCOPE OF POSITION: 

Develops, organizes, and conducts individualized exercise programs for cardiac patients to improve cardiovascular fitness and encourage home-based exercise continuation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Performs all other duties as assigned.  
2. The CEP is responsible for coordinating a multidisciplinary treatment plan to meet the clinical and educational needs of heart patients, families, and patients at risk for cardiovascular disease 
3. Complete needs assessment on referred patient to develop a multidisciplinary treatment plan which includes exercise, risk factor intervention and psychosocial needs. 
4. Evaluate hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic response to exercise and assess appropriateness of responses and exercise intensity 
5. Prescribe clinically appropriate exercise and facilitate risk factor modification treatment plan for patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors 
6. Provide clinical supervision of patients in group exercise classes. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION 

• Associate degree in related field is preferred. 

EXPERIENCE 

• At least one year in the current field or Three (3) month internship in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program 

COMPETENCIES 

1. Ability to always demonstrate professional behavior. 
2. Ability to abide by HIPPA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.  
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.  
4. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment. 
5. Ability to adapt to frequent changes in volume of work.
6. Ability to function effectively in a team environment. 

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES PERFORMED BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED, THE INCLUSION OF WHICH WOULD BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FACTOR DEGREES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.