Therapist / Texas / Exercise Physiologist PRN Job
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Description
Texas Health Southwest seeks to hire an Exercise Physiologist BS to work PRN.
The address (Click Apply Now to apply to this job)
Salary range is Min. $(Click Apply Now to apply to this job) to Max. $(Click Apply Now to apply to this job) – based on relevant experience
Hours/Schedule:
PRN (as needed); rotating shifts and schedules no weekends required
Clinical Practice:
Assess patient health risks, needs, and interests.
Assist RN with patient assessment on admission to the program, and assist with the development of comprehensive individualized exercise program.
Conducts fitness evaluations in accordance with department guidelines.
Develops exercise prescriptions/programs tailored to the unique needs and interests of the client and in accordance with department guidelines.
Provides instruction necessary for the safe and effective performance of exercise activities, and promotion of secondary prevention to individuals who are limited by cardiac disease to improve functional capacity and lower cadiovascular risk factors.
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
Competent in the use of ScottCare telemetry, obtaining accurate HR, BP, RR, and cardiac rhythm.
Demonstrates proficiency in the setup and operation of all monitoring and exercise equipment.
Plans, implements, evaluates documents patient education.
Completes all documentation and written communication in a timely manner.
Accountability:
Completes shift assignments for equipment maintenance, and all other tasks related to maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Seeks assistance/ supervision/ consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of services.
Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and department personnel.
Notifies physicians in a timely manner of problems of pertinent complication.
Administrative:
Provides administrative support as needed, including but not limited ta assisting patients with registration for cardiac rehab, receiving phone calls, providing information on cardiac rehab services, scheduling appointments, organizing charts, etc.
Maintain customers rights (confidentiality, privacy, safety, security, and decision making).
Proficient in correct billing, charging and procedure documentation.
Routinely obtain department/hospital communication via email
Documents according to department guidelines.
Documents all required data for Cardiac Rehab members according to department guidelines
Documents all unusual occurrences to system, hospital, and department guidelines.
Assists with quality control procedures.
Professionalism:
Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targets.
Attends in-services, department meetings, and other training sessions relative to job.
Is knowledgeable of and adheres to hospital and department procedures and policies.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related field Required
Experience
3 months experience in cardiac rehab Required
Licenses and Certifications
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support with in 30 Days of hire Required
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ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support with in 60 Days of hire Required
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EP-C - Certified Exercise Physiologist Upon Hire Preferred
Or
RCEP - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Upon Hire Preferred
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PI113227532
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