Exercise Physiologist II - Vassar Brothers Cardiac Rehab

Description

Title : Exercise Physiologist II - Vassar Brothers Cardiac Rehab - Poughkeepsie, NY - Full time / 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm.

Education / Experience required :  Master’s degree in exercise physiology. Minimum 5 years experience in cardiac rehabilitation. Proficient in EKG telemetry reading. License Required : BLS / ACLS

Summary : Assists patients with their exercise programs to include the performance of health risk assessments, exercise testing, program guidelines and education with patients. Responsible for patient preparation, testing, data analysis, and report generation for cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) program.

Responsibilities :

1. Develops, coordinates and implements exercise related programs specific to each patients needs, following American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Guidelines. Creates a safe environment for learning that promotes a patient's understanding of the disease process and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

2. Monitors, interprets, and documents EKG rhythms during cardiac rehab. Reports atypical signs and symptoms as well as significant EKG changes to cardiologist.

3. Educates and instructs patients during exercise class to provide educational materials and ensuring safe, appropriate use of equipment and execution of activities.

4. Conducts cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), as well as 6-minute walk tests accurately collecting, analyzing, and recording data during exercise testing.

5. Manages CPET program by preforming CPET testing. Prepares and finalizes reports for physicians and other healthcare professional. In collaboration with physician, analyzes CPET data to identify abnormalities and / or trends.

6. Monitors, interprets, and documents heart rate and O2 saturations during pulmonary rehab exercise. Reports untoward signs and symptoms to pulmonologist. Instructs and leads weight and strength training class for pulmonary rehab.

7. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.

8. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

9. Performs other duties as required.

Other information :

Education / Experience Required : Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a cardiac rehabilitation environment. Strong organization and customer service skills. Proficient in EKG telemetry reading. BLS and ACLS Certification.

Salary Range : $28.78 - $53.45 hourly (Pay rate per years of relative experience)

EOE, including disability / vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.