Clinical Exercise Physiologist I
Banner Health
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Greeley • Colorado • United States
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About the role
- Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention.
- Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
- Works alongside and receives guidance from other more experienced team members when working in phase I and II cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
- May oversee phase III outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab independently.
- Implements individualized exercise plans based on patients’ physical and age-specific needs and abilities.
- Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature.
- Reevaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit.
- Educates patients, family, and other care providers post cardiac to promote patient participation and attainment of exercise program goals.
- Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
- Instructs patients and families in pathology, discharge guidelines, risk factor modification, and exercise individually and through classes for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.
- Under general supervision, documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
- Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice.
- Confers with lead or supervisor on any unusual situations.
- Utilizes basic understanding of medical devices, equipment function and quality control measurements.
- Adheres to safety policies. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- Complies with all ethical, legal and professional responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Requirements
- Requires a level of clinical knowledge as normally obtained through Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.
- Minimum experience of a 300 + hour internship in cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent clinical/patient hours.
- Requires knowledge in cardiac/pulmonary physiology, management and treatment of chronic disease, health promotion, ECG interpretation.
- Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Must have strong interpersonal, communication and human relation skills.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
exercise physiologycardiac rehabilitationpulmonary rehabilitationECG interpretationtreatment planningpatient assessmentindividualized exercise plansrisk factor modificationpatient educationclinical documentation
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationhuman relationsproblem-solvingpatient engagementteamworkadaptabilityleadershipempathy
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Exercise PhysiologyBasic Life Support (BLS)