Exercise Physiologist Cardiopulmonary - Full-time Voorhees
Exercise Physiologist Cardiopulmonary - Full-time Voorhees
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At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Rohrerw 2309 Evesham RoadEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Job Summary:
Participates in program planning supervision cardiac testing (including outpatient Treadmill Exercise Stress Tests Nuclear Exercise Stress Tests Pharmacologic Stress Tests and Stress Echocardiography tests in lieu of RN or physician presence) and counseling of patients enrolled in cardiopulmonary rehab. Collaborates with physician to deliver high quality diagnostic testing interprets EKG and establishes initial individualized exercise prescriptions. Assures patient safety in the use of exercise equipment. Manages all aspects of care within scope of practice for patients enrolled in Supervised Exercise Training for PAD and during cardiac testing. Assists in hemodynamic and physical measurements for all patients. Assists within scope of practice in emergency management. Assists in maintaining data on patient outcomes and assists in special projects such as community education.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintains current knowledge in the field of exercise physiology and cardiology EKG rhymes. Advises Program Director/professional staff in area of expertise to comprise an optimal and safe program. Interprets objective signs and symptoms (including telemetry) and modifies exercise accordingly.
- May be responsible for performing Routine stress tests Bruce protocol Modified Bruce protocol Nuclear stress tests and stress echo for outpatients. Monitors patients vitals at rest during and after exercise by taking blood pressure and observing heart rate/rhythm and blood pressure response with exercise inclusive of patient symptomatology.
- Responsible for all patient outcomes including entry reporting and analysis of data. Utilizes data to assist in departmental projects for performance improvement.
- Evaluates and documents patients EKG during rest and exercise functional capacity of exercise tolerance blood pressure response with exercise heart arrhythmias signs or symptoms during exercise the reason for terminating the stress test EKG ST changes and overall impression of the stress test.
- Responsible for all aspects of PAD program including Case Management.
- Assists with case management and contributes to individualized treatment plan of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab patients.
- Chart review before cardiac testing
- Recognize the need for and follow established protocols for requesting a physicians order or obtaining medical attention for a patient in distress or other patient issues. Collaborates with physicians to review and for direction on next steps and/or further testing
- Explains exam to patient and addresses any questions or concerns
- Maintains exercise equipment as the primary liaison with Biomed.
- Offers recommendations repairs replacements and/or obtaining additional types equipment.
- Maintains all equipment manuals following TJC requirements.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience: Minimum of one years experience in hospital or fitness setting
Required Education: B.S. in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science from an accredited school or University
M.S. preferred in cardiac setting
Training / Certification / Licensure: ACLS. Completion of EKG course. ACSM certification preferred. Specialized training in cardiovascular disease or cardiac unit experience preferred
Employment Type
Full-Time
