Exercise Physiologist in Waterbury, Connecticut at Waterbury Hospital

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Develops, organizes, and conducts individualized exercise programs for cardiac patients to improve cardiovascular fitness and encourage home-based exercise continuation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

1. The exercise physiologist is responsible for coordinating a multidisciplinary treatment plan to meet the clinical and educational needs of heart patients, families, and patients at risk for cardiovascular disease.
2. Complete needs assessment on referred patients to develop a multidisciplinary treatment plan which includes exercise, risk factor intervention, and psychosocial needs.
3. Evaluate hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic response to exercise and assess appropriateness of responses and exercise intensity.
4. Recommend clinically appropriate exercise and facilitate risk factor modification treatment plan for patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors.
5. Provide clinical supervision of patients in group exercise classes.
6. Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one year in the current field or completion of an internship in a related field. New graduates would be considered.

COMPETENCIES

1. Ability to consistently demonstrate professional behavior.
2. Capacity to abide by HIPPA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
4. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.
5. Skill to adapt to frequent changes in volume of work.
6. Proficiency to function effectively in a team environment.

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES PERFORMED BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED, THE INCLUSION OF WHICH WOULD BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FACTOR DEGREES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.