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This position performs routine exercise treatments and procedures and related patient care support activities as established by the plan of care. The Exercise Physiologist position works with team members in assessing, monitoring and adjusting activities to optimize a patient's care and experience.\n\nFLSA STATUSNon-exempt\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION\n Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field of study \n Master’s degree preferred. \nEXPERIENCE\n No experience \nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS\nRequired\nBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association \nACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 90 days and\nKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES\nDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations. \nSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. \nAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. \nExhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. \nPossesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents. \nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPromotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. \nDelivers high quality patient care as outlined in the patient’s care plan, putting the patient’s needs above all by providing a nurturing environment, continuous positive feedback and firm direction to achieve a positive outcome. \nResponds positively to requests for assistance from customers, employees and visitors, using clear and professional communication to facilitate problem resolution. Interacts with individuals in a supportive and respectful manner. \nSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nObtains applicable and relevant information prior to patient’s treatment sessions. Provides education of plan of care to patients, family members, or caregivers . \nDevelops and implements treatment plans. Communicates and records patient’s response to treatment plan. \nProvides instruction and educational material to cardiac rehab patients in a way that is easily understood by using handouts and/or brochures that provide clear, precise and accurate information either through daily one-on-one interaction or a class setting. Facilitates patients transition from inpatient to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, as applicable. \nQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nMonitors patient’s progress and modifies treatment as allowed by the plan of care, recognizing complications/limitations associated with certain procedures. Collaborates and communicates with the interprofessional team with any modifications to patient’s treatment process, progress, and/or discharge planning. \nEnsures all equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed. \nIdentifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Collects and reviews quality metrics and analytics. \nFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nUses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to meet the labor productivity standards. \nMaintains accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record. Enters charges for services provided as applicable. \nGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nParticipates in special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Continually updates, as technology and heart care evolve, technical knowledge of exercise and other components of cardiac rehabilitation (heart disease, nutrition, stress management etc.). \nParticipates and contributes on various department projects and activities which could include shared governance, staff development and expansion of services. \nFosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging co-workers and interprofessional team in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives. \nSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS\n WORK ATTIREUniform: No \nScrubs: Yes \nBusiness professional: No \nOther (department approved): No \nON-CALL*\n*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. 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