Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist - Kennestone Job at WellStar Health System, Marietta, GA

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  • WellStar Health System
  • Marietta, GA

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary:
The Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist reports directly to program Manager, in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts. Key responsibilities of the role include providing age appropriate, patient specific care that addresses the biological, emotional, psychological, physical fitness, and educational needs of the patients/family; collaboration with system care partners such as health psychology, diabetes education, and other wellness programs to ensure patients have access to all areas in the continuum of care. Through partnering with the multidisciplinary team of professionals, the development of individualized goal-oriented care plans and exercise prescriptions, the Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist is central to the success of each patient in the Cardiac Rehab program. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
1. Patient Care:a. Assesses patient risk factors that are modifiable and provides strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changes.b. Participates in initial assessment and orientation of new participants. Assists in development of plan of care with other staff members.c. Develops and adjusts individual exercise prescription in accordance with daily patient responses to exercise according to ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.d. Supervises exercise session, monitors participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.e. Responsible for blood pressure measurement, observation of telemetry responses and blood glucose measurement per department policy.f. Documents daily on patient responses in Scott Care and EPIC.g. Maintains strictest confidentiality concerning participants and families medical and personal information.2. Teaching/Education:a. Assesses patients knowledge of cardiovascular disease, nutrition, risk factors and develops educational plan to meet individual needs.b. Leads patient education in 1:1 and/or group setting.c. Leads warm up, cool down, and strength training exercises.3. Team Responsibilities:a. Participates in emergency training sessions and assists as directed in emergency situations.b. Attends a minimum of of scheduled staff meetings. If unable to attend, obtains information from meeting minutes or another team member.c. Supports and assists in development of performance and process improvement initiatives designed to promote highest quality patient care.d. Maintains flexibility to respond to changing needs of the team.e. Contributes to cohesive group relations and communicates effectively with team members about individual patient findings or concerns about program issues.4. Technology:a. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Success Factors, Scott Care system and Epic EMR system.5. Self-Development:a. Stays current in the field of cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular disease through journals, in-services, webcasts, computer based learning modules, meetings, peer-to-peer teaching and conferences.b. Identifies self-learning needs and seeks opportunities for improvement.c. Participates in group activities, meetings, in-services, etc., as well as, personal efforts to gain proficiency in the AACVPR Core Competencies.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree Exercise Science or related field Required or Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
  • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 Days or ACLS - Provisional within 180 Days or ACLS - Instructor within 180 Days

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Experience in exercising special populations including cardiac, geriatric, and diabetic patients. Required andMust possess knowledge of EKG, CAD, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring and treatment options. Required andCardiac Rehab experience PreferredGroup exercise leadership and public speaking experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills:
Knowledge of coronary heart disease, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, and exercising special cardiac populations. HighThe individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude. High

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