Exercise Physiologist 2
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
The Exercise Physiologist 2 works on a multidisciplinary team to
care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed
upon goals. To achieve the optimal health status for patients this
role administers or supports diagnostics testing to support
diagnosis and treatment plans and participates in a community
effort to support chronic disease management. May include
evaluating patient responses to prescribed treatment plans, testing
and procedures and develop ongoing plans.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by
incorporating comorbidity and musculoskeletal disorders, per
established program (ACCVPR, ACSM, ATS, ACC, NASM) standards and
guidelines, as evidenced by random chart review.
- Develops Individual Treatment Plans through physical assessment
and testing to include exercise and strength training programs,
patient education and behavioral health support specific to each
patient to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Administers or supports diagnostic testing for
patients.
- Demonstrates proper instruction and technique for performing
appropriate exercise and strength training as needed to ensure
patient safety and adherence to exercise prescription, as evidenced
by direct observation.
- Immediately reports significant changes in patient clinical
status to appropriate members of healthcare team and assists with
emergency care according to department policy, as evidenced by
direct observation.
- Provides validation of clinical decisions for other team
members.
- Supports and engages in clinical outcomes and quality
improvement initiatives.
- Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery.
Determines process for delivery of care from direct patient and
family communication, technology, and other healthcare team member
collaboration.
- Supports additional projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Experience: Relevant clinical experience as a Cardiac or
Pulmonary Exercise Physiologist or clinical experience from an
educational program focused on Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab
- Certification: BLS; ACLS; or must have within 6 months of
hire
- Training: CV technology or equivalent combination of education
and experience or within three months of hire. Training in
telemetry monitoring or within 3 months of hire (Cardiac Rehab
only)
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise
Physiology or Kinesiology
Keywords: Inova Health System, Leesburg , Exercise Physiologist 2, Healthcare , Leesburg, Virginia
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