Clinical Exercise Physiologist - FT - Days - MHW at Memorial Healthcare System in Memorial Hospital West

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: The Clinical Exercise Physiologist provides exercise and fitness screening, testing, and counseling and develops and implements exercise prescriptions for patients with chronic diseases. This role demonstrates skill in assessing patient response to exercise, modifies exercise plans to meet individual needs, and generates clinical documentation that meets all regulatory requirements. Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification required. Responsibilities: Provides inpatient exercise physiology services in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.Supports patients in executing individualized treatment plans and exercise prescriptions by instructing, motivating, and assisting them with prescribed physical activities.Delivers inpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services by assessing patient eligibility, providing education, and developing and implementing individualized exercise prescriptions as appropriate. Facilitates referrals for enrollment in outpatient cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation and medical fitness programs.Delivers high-quality patient care by assessing goals and needs through intake evaluations and test result interpretation, developing safe and effective exercise prescriptions, and creating and documenting individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders, medical history, patient limitations, and goals.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.Develops and documents discharge treatment plan with patient (and his/her family), physician and rehab staff.Conducts and evaluates clinical stress tests, performing continuous patient assessment through electrocardiogram monitoring and observation of physiological responses, including symptoms, appearance, heart rate, and blood pressure.Evaluates patient progress in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Medical Fitness programs. Recommends appropriate modifications to exercise prescriptions. Reassesses and documents 30-day patient progress and medical fitness reports in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) time requirements. Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY TRAINING, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE/ACTIVITIES Education and Certification Requirements: Bachelors (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS) Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in rehabilitative care or medical fitness program required. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or a related field.ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist by ACSM) required. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 80% Climbing = 80% Keyboard Entry = 80% Kneeling = 80% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-