Exercise Physiologist

Summary

Job Description:

Exercise Physiologist

Part Time I First Shift

Cardiovascular Rehab I Lexington, KY

The Noninvasive Lab is a specialized department within a healthcare facility dedicated to performing diagnostic tests and supporting improved quality of life for patients. This unit, composed of registered nurses, nuclear medicine technicians, sonographers, and exercise physiologists, provides high-quality care to assist physicians in diagnosing, managing, and treating cardiovascular conditions. Additionally, our Cardiac Rehab program helps patients recover and improve their heart health following a cardiac event.

Description:

• Exercise physiologists will work with patients in the Cardiac Rehab, assessing fitness level and needs of patients.
• In addition, the performance of exercise testing, development of exercise prescriptions, protocols, and exercise programs. He/she will provide advice in the selection, maintenance and use of exercise equipment as well as educate personnel in exercise

concepts and equipment use.

• Additional responsibilities include developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating planned programs and services designed to address identified health risk behaviors and needs related to physical activity across the lifecycle.
• Serves as an exercise and fitness resource to the Cardiac Rehab and the community.
• Able to perform on-going assessments of patients.
• Formulates plans of care, implements appropriate cardiac pathways.
• Coordinates and performs patient/family teaching.
• Initiates timely communication with physicians, patients, families, social services, and other departments according to policy.
• Provides psychosocial support and communication to patients and family.
• Coordinates activities with other health team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• No Experience Required
• Must obtain BLS within 30 days.
• Must obtain ACLS within 1 year.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match
• Identity Theft Protection

Work Experience

Education