Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Exercise Physiologist.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the exercise component of Cardiac Rehabilitation including but not limited to telemetry, stress testing, and individualized exercise prescriptions. The team member will review patient history, demonstrate a variety of treatment approaches, contribute to quality improvement goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• ·      Participates in special projects and performs other related duties.
• ·       Implements treatment plans and protocol according to current professional and health system standards. Instructs and demonstrates to patients the proper body position and correct use of exercise equipment. Reviews patient progress, evaluating compliance with exercise prescriptions and patient response to exercise, including monitoring of telemetry during exercise. Sets appropriate and measurable short and long-term goals for patients. Updates exercise prescriptions in collaboration with the program manager, medical director and/or cardiac nurse specialist and also demonstrates knowledge in modifying the exercise regimen based on new medical development(s) or complaint(s).
• ·       Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement. Gathers statistics, i.e., patient demographics, test results, develops data bank and compiles information for research purposes. Assists in the analysis of research protocols.
• ·       Responsible for certain level patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures. Checks exercise monitoring and testing equipment on a regular basis. Ensures quality control procedures are followed in accordance with departmental guidelines for calibrations and equipment maintenance functions. Notifies the appropriate senior staff member when equipment is damaged, missing, or in need of repair.
• ·       Performs initial assessment and evaluation of exercise therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations. Reviews patients medical, social and psychological information prior to goal setting session and becomes familiar with patient profiles with special attention to musculoskeletal and cardiovascular histories. Performs stress testing for patients. Assists in performing initial assessment of new patients based on stress test results and develops a target heart and risk stratification class.

• ·       Conducts telehealth Cardiac Rehabilitation sessions with patients, as directed, and escalates pertinent concerns to medical director and/or nurse practitioner expeditiously.

  ·       Assumes additional responsibilities in the organizational and structural needs of the assigned unit. Utilizes in-service programs, conferences, and consultations to enhance current levels of skills and knowledge. Keeps current in the field of cardiac rehabilitation. Maintains up-to-date certification. Designs and follows a personal plan of development in professional areas. Helps to develop an exercise curriculum for educational series. Attends weekly staff meetings.

  ·       Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates appropriate professionalism during job performance. Documents all information in an accurate, concise, up-to-date and complete manner. Maintains each record correctly to include progress notes, exercise session reports, individualized treatment plans (ITPs) and other information as required.

  ·       Adheres to all departmental procedures and policies. Respects the patients’ right to confidentiality at all times. Maintains a good working rapport with all staff, physicians, and other departments that require frequent interaction and coordination of efforts. Greets and interacts with patients, their families, and visitors in a courteous and respectful manner.

  ·       Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.

  Minimum Qualifications:
  To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise or Applied Physiology. Certification in Basic Life Support. Internship in Cardiac Rehabilitation required

  Preferred Qualifications:
  Master’s Degree in Exercise or Applied Physiology or Exercise Science. Previous work experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation strongly preferred.

  Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with staff in all levels of the organization.

  NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

  NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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  NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,930.99 – $98,218.33 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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  Internal Description:

  Position Summary:
  Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the exercise component of Cardiac Rehabilitation including but not limited to telemetry, stress testing, and individualized exercise prescriptions. The team member will review patient history, demonstrate a variety of treatment approaches, contribute to quality improvement goals.

  Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise or Applied Physiology. Certification in Basic Life Support. Internship in Cardiac Rehabilitation required

  Preferred Qualifications:
  Master’s Degree in Exercise or Applied Physiology or Exercise Science. Previous work experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation strongly preferred.