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Job Title

Exercise Physiologist

                        

Location

Akron

                    

Facility

Health and Wellness Bath

                     

Department

CardioPulmonary Rehab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK1189

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Cardiopulmonary & Rehab, the Exercise Physiologist is responsible for conducting appropriate tests and evaluations; developing, instructing and monitoring appropriate exercise/strength regimens; and educating on lifestyle changes/risk-factor modification for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation patients. Position includes serving as a resource for hospital staff and community.

                         

Job Details

• Utilizes assessment skills to provide patient care in Phase II and Phase III of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Teaches patient/family education classes relating to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Documents problems and reports patient progress to physicians in an accurate and timely manner.
• Serves as a consultant for the department, hospital, and community in relation to exercise principles, fitness equipment, and wellness in general.
• Assists with development and implementation of new policies, procedures, programs and projects.
• Provides information to community via public forums as needed.
• Interacts/integrates with members of all departments in an effort to provide total patient care.
• Attends continuing education programs to remain updated on advances in technology and patient care techniques.
• Develops, instructs, and monitors individualized rehabilitation goals including risk factor reduction and exercise prescriptions in collaboration with the other cardiac rehab staff members.
• Assists in developing and evaluating improvement performance standards.
• Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
• Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology.

Certifications:

• Certification as Exercise Leader and/or Exercise Specialist preferred. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

• Two years experience in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation.

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

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