Exercise Physiologist 1

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Exciting opportunity to join a strong, fast-growing team at INOVA LOUDOUN AS AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST 1! This is a full time opportunity with great benefits including a clinical ladder and tuition reimbursement. Learn from the best while helping our patients during their recovery process. +++We need someone with relevant clinical experience as a Cardiac or Pulmonary Exercise Physiologist or clinical experience from an educational program focused on Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab. +++
The Exercise Physiologist 1 works on a multidisciplinary team to care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed-upon goals. 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 developing ongoing plans.Job Responsibilities:

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• 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.
  
• Reviews Individual Treatment Plans.
  
• Develops exercise and strength training programs, patient education, and behavioral health support specific to each patient to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
  
• 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 the healthcare team and assists with emergency care according to department policy, as evidenced by direct observation.
  
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  
  Additional RequirementsCertification - Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Within first 6 Months
  Licensure - Not required
  Experience - Not required
  Education - Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology.

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