Exercise Physio-Cardio

Lenoir, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehab

PRN/OCC Hours and Shifts Vary

Fort Loudoun Overview:

Fort Loudoun Medical Center part of Covenant Health is an 87000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City TN with more than 200 physicians across 29 specialties the facility offers advanced technology including MRI CT ultrasound diagnostic X-rays womens imaging and nuclear medicine unique to the region. Featuring private patient rooms and comprehensive services such as emergency care surgery and specialized treatments our dedicated team of physicians staff and volunteers is committed to providing excellent care to every patient every time.

Position Summary:

Implement and supervise individualized exercise reconditioning programs for adults with chronic medical conditions.

Responsibilities

Initially assess patient and develop plan of exercise prescription with input from the multidiscipline team.
Prepare and adjust exercise prescriptions in accordance with rate of perceived exertion heart rate response and physician recommendations on a regular basis.
Review exercise intensity and duration in order to update patients and physicians on progress toward goals.
Assist with pre and post exercise blood glucose testing in order to evaluate glycemic response to exercise in diabetic population.
Demonstrate exercise equipment to patients including correct body position safe use of equipment and setting intensity.
Observe patients closely during exercise and report any inappropriate responses to exercise. Terminate exercise as needed.
Demonstrate self-pulse technique rate of perceived exertion talk test and target heart rate information for patients use with all exercise.
Document initial and daily assessment information into patient record.
Review patients progress with staff during staff meetings.
Present group and individual education sessions on home exercise benefits of exercise stretching nutrition and related topics.
Maintain exercise equipment by calibrating and cleaning on a regular basis. Orders and schedules repair of equipment.
Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain ACSM certification as an exercise physiologist (EP-C) within 6 months of hire or exercise physiologist certificate will be accepted. AACVPR certified cardiac rehab professional (CCRP) or AACVPR certified pulmonary rehab professional (PRC) within 6 months of hire. CPR required.

OverviewCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist Cardiac RehabPRN/OCC Hours and Shifts VaryFort Loudoun Overview:Fort Loudoun Medical Center part of Covenant Health is an 87000-square-foot hospital serving Loudon County and surrounding communities. Based in Lenoir City TN with more than ...