Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab Unit - Tiffin Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Bon Secours

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Exercise Physiologist  – [insert hospital location]

Job Summary:

In collaboration with the cardiopulmonary team, the Exercise Physiologist II is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the exercise component of the program and for reviewing patient history, presenting lectures, and performing exercise prescriptions. Monitors the patient's response to therapy and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Serves as preceptor to new team members. 

Essential Functions:

• ​​Review medical history, nursing intake and exercise history/ETT prior to goal setting session. Becomes familiar with patient profiles, with special attention to musculoskeletal function and cardiovascular histories. Calculate target heart range and risk stratification class, when appropriate, prior to six-minute walk test​ 

• ​​Educate patient in self-monitoring target heart rate (THR) and rate of perceived    exertion (RPE)​ 

• ​​Write exercise prescription for clinic based on results. Document patient response to exercise, heart rate, ECG rhythm and any signs and symptoms a patient may be having.​ 

• ​​Perform six-minute walk test or sub max exercise tolerance test during initial evaluation and discharge and documents findings​ 

• ​​Provide patients with guidelines for exercise to be followed at home​ 

• Document on patient Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) every 30 days; reassessment of exercise goals, response to exercise, discharge planning, and ongoing education of the patient. 

• Will be directly involved with and act as site supervisor for Clinic Student University Internship program. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree ​in Exercise Science/ Exercise Physiology (required) ​ 

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science/ Exercise Physiology (preferred)  

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS or PALS required based on specialty assignment) 

• Clinical Specialty from accredited organization such as:  

• ACSM Certification - American College of Sports Medicine or ASEP Certification - American Society of Exercise Physiologists (preferred) 

Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years previous experience in adult fitness and/or cardiac rehabilitation programs (preferred) 

Skills & Abilities:

• Critical Thinking 

• Effective Communication 

• Active Listening 

• Collaboration 

• Patient Care 

• Physiologic Data Acquisition 

Training:

None