Exercise Physiologist develops, implements, and evaluates exercise programs for patients. Conducts testing that assesses cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Being an Exercise Physiologist follows testing protocols and selects appropriate testing protocol for the patient. Monitors patient during testing. Additionally, Exercise Physiologist calculates and records testing results. Coordinates with cross-functional patient care teams. May design exercise prescriptions, instructional materials, home exercise guidelines, and discharge instructions. Conducts exercise training sessions for patients. Requires a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Typically reports to a manager. The Exercise Physiologist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Exercise Physiologist typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary of Job Function
Provides expert exercise physiologic care to patients in the cardiac rehabilitation program as part of a team approach.
Utilizes knowledge of exercise physiology to the rehabilitation department.
Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure
Education:
Graduate with a Bachelor s degree in exercise physiology or related filed
Experience:
Experience working in a fitness facility giving individual exercise instruction and fitness testing
Certification/Licensure:
BCLS certified required
ACLS certification preferred
Work Environment and Hazards
Medications - Infrequent = Not daily occurrence
Chemotherapy - Infrequent = Not daily occurrence
Radiation - Infrequent = Not daily occurrence
Hostility - Infrequent = Not daily occurrence
Sharps - Occasional = up to 1/3
Animals - Infrequent = Not daily occurrence
Special Physical Demands
Work Contact Group / Additional Responsibilities
Confidentiality Statement:
Personnel have an obligation to actively protect and safeguard confidential, sensitive and proprietary information in a manner designed to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of information and shall not use such information directly or indirectly in their personal or business affairs.
They shall recuse themselves from any matters in which such information may be advantageous or beneficial to them personally.
Job-Specific Requirements of Position
Job Specific Requirements
Provides the overall supervision of the cardiac rehab maintenance program.
Completes an initial evaluation on each member of the program.
Provides an exercise plan based on the individual goals.
Supervises the member during workouts.
Keeps track of all members in the cardiac rehab maintenance program.
Promotes the program at CHW to increase participation.
Assists with the cardiac rehabilitation program through a team concept.
Demonstrates the ability to develop an exercise prescription.
Demonstrates competence in monitoring clinical response during the course of treatment.
Adhere to all safety precautions.