Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Company: MedStar Health
Location: Olney
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:This position is responsible for the assessment, direction and supervision of participants in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Clinical: Performs basic, routine and specialized tasks for patients' success in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Programs.
• Evaluates medical history and current physical status of participants and assesses their baseline functional capacity and personal health factors.
• Obtains necessary materials from MD office for participant enrollment.
• Performs new patient orientations.
• Assists with navigation of resources for participants.
• Develops plan of care for participants.
• Independently implements plan of care utilizing principles of exercise physiology.
• Instructs participants in proper techniques and use of equipment.
• Understands contraindications to postpone and terminate exercise.
• Monitors exercise session, assessing participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.
• Independently adjusts participant's treatment plan to properly progress participants and safely obtain established program and participant's goals.
• Identifies potential problems and notifies MD before critical problems appear.
• Responds to emergencies which might arise prior to, during and after exercise.

• Documents progress reports and discharge summaries appropriately.

• Education: Provides teaching and instruction to patients, family members and staff.
• Independently identifies patient education needs and provides education/ resources to participant regarding disease process, prevention, and discharge planning and health maintenance.
• Instructs participants in proper techniques and use of equipment.
• Arranges for classes and participant counseling with multiple disciplines.
• Develops and provides in-services to hospital staff and community related to cardiac and pulmonary disease and prevention.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team to establish plan of care and continuum of care.
• Develops new ideas and suggestions for program improvements.

• Provides input into equipment, budget needs and continuous quality improvement for the program.

• Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure.
• Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs.
• Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain certification.
• Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department

• Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (CPR, License, PPD, Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.)

• Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments.
• Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate.
• Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees.
• Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• MS in Exercise Physiology

Certification

• ACLS Certification
• ACSM Exercise specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) preferred

Required Knowledge:

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry
• Computerized clinical information systems: Clinicians View, Chart View.
• Experience conducting independent Cardiopulmonary exercise testing preferred
• HIPAA policies on Confidentiality

Experience Required:

• 3 years of Clinical Exercise Physiology experience preferred

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.

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