Exercise Physiologist - North in Abilene, Texas at Hendrick Medical Center

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologists deliver care to patients, assessing, improving, and maintaining patients’ fitness and health. The American Society of Exercise Physiologists has defined the profession as “the study, assessment, and improvement of human biomechanical movement.” Exercise Physiologists collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Exercise Physiologists effectively interact with patients and significant others and provide direct and individualized care to patients based on the application of American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation standards.

Exercise Physiologists have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologists provide rehabilitation therapies which include telemetry monitoring while exercising and intense individualized education. The Exercise Physiologists read and interpret data to better determine patient care.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Work Experience

1 Year

Required Licenses/Certifications

Basic EKG rhythm interpretation

Heartsaver CPR

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Deals effectively with hospital personnel and duties of position.

Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.

Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times.

Requires ability to handle confidential information.

Requires extreme diplomacy and tact.

Balance figures

Compile and analyze reports

Compile statistics.

Compose letters/memoranda.

Compose pertinent policies and procedures.

Maintain logs.

Maintains patient charts, including documentation.

Maintains manuals.

Maintains work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards.

Schedule appointments.

Designated Driver

None

OSHA Category

2 - Medium Risk