Overview: The Exercise Physiologist performs a variety of non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic exams and monitors inpatient and outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Responsibilities: Provides care including the development, implementation and evaluation of exercise programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients in phase 2 and phase 3 of cardiac rehabilitation. Works collaboratively with all members of the patient's care team to ensure services are consistent with post op and/or post hospitalization care. Evaluates and revises plan of care as needed in collaboration with RN and physician when necessary. Develops and advances the patient's exercise program based on the physiological and electrocardiographic response to exercise. Provides health education and teaching for patient and family. Complete required feedback and communication to patient and healthcare team including EMR documentation and reports concerning education, exercise progression, exercise treatment and monitored physiological and vital responses of the patient. Assists with scheduling and billing of cardiac rehab services. Precepts nursing, exercise physiology and nutrition students as assigned to the program. Able to conduct stress testing (as needed) and accurately interpret clinical data and seek medical evaluation of such data. Conducts initial visit patient appointments Performs patient heart disease risk factor assessments Coordinates patient care plans for outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab, phases II and III Coordinates patient exercise class schedules Monitors patients on telemetry during exercise sessions Leads patients through exercise prescriptions and assists patient with exercise equipment Provides education to patients to support risk factor modification Reports adverse events to ordering providers Qualifications: Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Related Field, Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:
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Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $23.43per hour - $39.13per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
