Outpatient - Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehabilitation - Healthplex

Are you ready to positively impact a patients recovery? Whether that is from surgery or post heart attack- to help them regain confidence, educate them about their condition, abilities and or medications.  Join our rehab team as an Exercise Physiologist in a rewarding career where you will oversee the planning and implementation of education and exercise programs for patients in Phase II Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Maintains alignment of exercise testing protocols with national standards set by AACVPR and ACSM. Works closely with the Healthplex Clinical Programs Manager, the Cardiac Rehab Medical Director, and the Cardiac Rehab Process Medical Directors to define and uphold appropriate parameters for exercise testing protocols.

  

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (.9/36 hours per week) 
Exempt Role: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

  

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Presbyterian is dedicated to improving people's lives - the lives of our patients and the lives of our coworkers. We're a locally owned and operated, which encourages supportive leadership that empowers employees. And we provide the opportunity to grow from entry-level to the most senior positions.

• Manages the education and exercise program planning of patients in Phase II Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Consult a variety of individuals and/or groups regarding Phase II Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, risk factor modification and lifestyle management.
• Independently instruct in group cardiac and pulmonary education classes.
• One-on-one patient education and consultation in accordance with POC.
• Ensures exercise testing protocols are current with AACVPR/ACSM national standards. Collaborates with Healthplex Clinical Programs Manager, Cardiac Rehab Medical Director, and Cardiac Rehab Process Medical Directors for exercise testing protocol parameters.
• Mentors and coaches Exercise Specialists in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab.
• Provides sub-max walk test training for new Healthplex Clinical Exercise Specialists, to include sub-max competency training for all Exercise Specialists.
• Perform and interpret fitness assessments, including submaximal treadmill walk test with 12-lead EKG.
• Assist participants with exercise; demonstrate correct anatomical positioning and proper mechanical practices utilizing machines and exercises to prevent injury and adhere to exercise prescription.
• Effectively monitor patient vital signs including BP, HR, SaO2 and capillary glucose. Recognize and respond appropriately to adverse signs. Initiate emergency care according to facility policy.
• Keep staff informed of updated research in Cardiac and pulmonary Rehab on a quarterly basis.
• Maintains statistical database for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab patients. Provides quarterly program monitoring statistics for department QA and regional outcomes database.
• Ensures Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab patient chart paperwork is complete; includes completion of paperwork for 30/60/90 day evaluations and graduation testing
• Participates in department Clinical meetings and huddles to plan interventions to improve CR & PR patient outcomes and to promote compliance with AACVPR/ACSM national standards.
• Participates in strategic growth of program according to AACVPR and ACSM guidelines.
• Participates and attends departmental and professional meetings, workshops and/or conferences to ensure continuous professional development
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of Adults and Geriatrics and guide appropriate care for this population.
• Demonstrate the knowledge to provide care appropriate for Adults and Geriatrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Masters Degree in Exercise Science Required
• PhD in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in a cardiac rehab setting preferred
• BLS Required at time of hire

 

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

 

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

 

USD $29.22/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.