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Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center
Exercise Physiologist – Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab and Stress Lab
Summary
The Cardiopulmonary (Cardiac and Pulmonary) Rehabilitation programs will staff Exercise Physiologist(s) who have expertise in
cardiovascular disease and the application of secondary prevention strategies. The Exercise Physiologist role will integrate the
components of clinician, teacher, consultant, and researcher. The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for all behaviors described in
this job description. The Exercise Physiologist is accountable to the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Manager.
Assesses all participants in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs relevant to the application of exercise physiology for those
clinical and pathological situations where it has been shown to provide therapeutic or functional benefit to develop a plan of care.
Patients for whom services are appropriate may include, but not be limited to those with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic,
immunological, inflammatory, orthopedic, and neuromuscular diseases and conditions.. Furthermore the EP applies exercise
principles to groups such as geriatric, pediatric, or obstetric populations, and to society as a hole in preventive activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes expertise as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to offer comprehensive treatment strategies to provide positive outcomes for individual participants and for the cardiac health, rehabilitation and prevention program.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with rehab team members about individual patient findings or concerns and about program improvement issues.
Demonstrates a willingness to strive toward proficiency in the core competencies.
Demonstrates the interpersonal and observational skills needed to effectively identify appropriate psychosocial adaptation to illness and/or the presence of psychopathology (e.g. depression, anger, excessive anxiety, coronary prone behavior, etc.)
Assesses patients’ risk factors that are modifiable and demonstrates ability to offer support and strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC).
Understands and utilizes contemporary theories of healthy behavior change in helping participants identify learning and lifestyle modification goals.
Participates in the program’s educational efforts, classes and/or individual sessions.
Participates in the initial assessment and orientation of new participants. Assists in the development of the plan of care with other staff members.
Effectively applies knowledge of exercise science to a population with cardiovascular disease and other potential co-morbidities.
Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription in accordance with GXT, daily patient response in rehab, and physician recommendations on a regular basis.
Supervises exercise sessions, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.
Responsible for blood pressure measurement and observation of telemetry response.
Assesses participants pre, during and post exercise making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to the participant, other staff, referring physician and Medical Director.
Charts and documents initial and daily assessment data in participant records.
Immediately reports any new, changing and/or significant participant conditions (dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure responses, change in participants’ status, etc.) to the physician supervising the program.
Initiates ACLS measures and/or emergency care according to hospital policy.
Participates in the collection, analysis and reporting of identified individual patient outcomes and program outcomes.
Keeps current in the field of cardiac rehabilitation through journals, in-services and conferences.
Participates in emergency drills and mock codes on a routine basis.
Initiates ACLS and emergency care as appropriate to hospital policy.
May assist Cardiopulmonary Rehab manager with orientation of new employees, and internship students.
Attends all scheduled staff meetings.
Performs all duties, with or without accommodations, listed in the Physical Demands section of this job description.
Qualifications:
Fifth year college or university program certificate; or four years college or university program certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience in Cardiovascular & pulmonary clinical area.
Experience in providing clinical exercise services for patients with chronic diseases and conditions within scope of practice.
Specialized degree, education and/or certification in cardiovascular rehabilitation and secondary prevention.
Current and/or ACLS certification within six months of hire date
Current CPR Certification
Demonstrates ability to perform necessary skills and competencies.
Desire to work within a comprehensive health care team.
Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for participants and staff.
Critical care class preferred
Hemodynamic Class preferred
Ohio Driver’s License
1-3 years of experience
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Employee must also be able to swim and perform water rescue if needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
250+ pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
a) Ability to access all patient care areas required.
b) Ability to successfully demonstrate appropriate competencies.
c) Repositioning and ambulating patients according to therapy procedures.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
Department:
Cardiopulmonary Rehab
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email (url removed). If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at (url removed)
