Exercise Physiologist - PHCVI at UPMC in Hanover, PA

Mid LevelOn-siteFull-timeHanover, PA

Skills

cardiac a&pcoronary artery diseasecoronary risk factorsstress testing equipment operationekg tracing recognitioncollaborationcommunicationattention to detailcardiac monitoring experience

Job Description

Are you looking for a close knit and supportive team? Hanover Cardiac is looking for a new Exercise Physiologist - PHCVI. This position will work alongside RN's. It is preferred that this applicant has previous cardiac monitoring experience. Appy today!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays! Hours vary anywhere between 6:45 am -3:15 pm and 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Possibly to travel to UPMC Memorial depending on staffing needs. Reliable transportation is required.

Purpose: This position performs all relevant duties related to the care and safe performance of patients exercising in the Cardiac Rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with registered nurses to provide safe, effective, and individualized care to patients participating in cardiac rehabilitation.
Work alongside registered nurses during monitored exercise sessions to assess patient tolerance, monitor exercise responses, and identify changes in clinical status.
Perform exercise assessments and develop individualized exercise prescriptions in collaboration with the nursing team.
Communicate changes in exercise tolerance, symptoms, hemodynamic responses, and functional capacity to the nurses and referring providers for further clinical assessment and intervention as indicated.
Assist nurses in managing patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and increased clinical acuity within their scope of practice.
Collaborate with nurses in implementing patient treatment plans, monitoring progress, and achieving individualized rehabilitation goals.
Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions and contribute exercise physiology expertise to patient care planning.
Recognizes abnormal exercise responses and cardiac rhythms and promptly notifies providers.
Minimum of MS in Exercise Science (or its equivalent).
Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred.
Knowledge of Cardiac A&P, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Risk Factors.
Skilled in the operation of stress testing equipment and in the recognition of normal and abnormal EKG tracings.
Maintenance of CE as required by Accreditation and/or licensing bodies.
ACSM certification preferred.
Prior experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran