Exercise Physiologist (JR230727)

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White Plains, New York

Burke Rehabilitation

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Full time

Overview: <p>For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.<br /><br />The candidate should have experience with patient assessment, exercise prescription, ECG telemetry monitoring, patient education and supervision of cardiac patients. Excellent communication and social skills are essential. A Baccalaureate Degree in Exercise Science with ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification or a Master's degree with ACSM certification as a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist is preferred. Position requires a current BLS certification and attainment of ACLS certification.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Conduct new patient tours and interviews.</li> <li>Prepare initial exercise prescriptions.</li> <li>Conduct new patient orientations.</li> <li>Upgrade exercise prescriptions on a weekly basis.</li> <li>Supervision of phase II exercise classes.</li> <li>Prepare summary reports for all Phase II patients at the end of their 10th week of program participation.</li> <li>Monitor graduation dates and conduct graduation consultations at 30th session.</li> <li>In consultation with program director, prepare medical necessity reports in response to insurance carrier inquiries.</li> <li>Prepare medical alert documentation for referring physicians.</li> <li>On a regular basis, check for and reorder necessary exercise program supplies.</li> <li>Maintain daily quality control for all exercise telemetry equipment.</li> <li>Maintain adequate quantities for all program forms.</li> <li>Prepare maintenance exercise program for new phase II graduates.</li> <li>Prepare home exercise programs with associated approval of primary MD.</li> <li>Daily check of all emergency medical equipment &amp; crash cart.</li> <li>Be familiar with code 04 procedures and your special responsibilities.</li> <li>Participate in weekly summary conference meetings with program director.</li> <li>Provide as needed ECG monitoring &amp; documentation of exercise classes.</li> <li>Conduct patient education lectures.</li> <li>Performs other duties as requested by Director/VP, Outpatient Services.</li> <li>Practices Standard Precautions.</li> <li>Personally adheres to Service Excellence standards by demonstrating positive communication, prompt &amp; respectful service and maintaining an appropriate work environment when working with patients, staff, co-workers, visitors and others.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>BS Required.</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills; high level of enthusiasm and dedication to all members.</li> <li>Ability to listen, offer support, encouragement and empathy when necessary to all members, but specifically to those members who are chronically ill and could be experiencing living challenges.</li> <li>Must be physically capable of leading slightly vigorous exercise programs and be able to assist participants on/off exercise equipment; adjust body position settings on exercise equipment; set up /breakdown chairs; occasional lifting/moving exercise equipment up to 50 pounds and program materials.</li> <li>Physical and manual dexterity required.</li> <li>A lot of stopping, bending, agile movement, bending, twisting, and hand dexterity.</li> </ul>