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Job Title

Exercise Physiologist - Part Time

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Fairview Hospital

                     

Department

Cardiac Rehabilitation-Fairview Hospital

                      

Job Code

D22026

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

6:30am-4:00pm/4:00pm-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Exercise Physiologist

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Exercise Physiologist team and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 
 

Exercise Physiologist’s develop exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients with cardiovascular disease in a rehabilitative setting.
 

A caregiver in this position works a variable shift 6:30am - 4:00pm or 4:00pm - 8:00pm

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provides patient testing before and after rehabilitation including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance.
• Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescription according to patient response. Implements concepts of cardiac secondary prevention.
• Recognizes contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise.
• Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in exercise-related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.

• ACLS is Required within 90 days of hiring during orientation period.

  ACSM certification is required within one year (for grade increase)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Experience working in a clinical or healthcare setting preferred.
• Have completed a cardiac and pulmonary rehab internship preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time and ability to help patients stand and walk.
• Will require some lifting, bending, twisting of upper extremity to help limited patients.
• Must be able to adapt to different room temperatures in exercise.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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