Peoplefluent is hiring: SEH-CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST in Charlotte

Job ID: 54235

Positions Location: Charlotte, MIJob DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description: General Purpose of Job: Clinical Exercise Physiologists are responsible for the safe and effective patient care in the areas of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and cardiovascular stress test. They are responsible for ensuring that all evaluations, assessments and treatments follow the appropriate clinical guidelines and that all Exercise Physiologists are properly trained to perform their duties effectively.

Essential Duties: Responsible for ensuring an excellent patient experience. Consistently exemplifies on-stage behavior. Displays a high level of organization and is capable of effective and efficient multi-tasking. Administers new patient evaluations. Ensures that individual treatment plans are completed, approved by medical director, implemented and adhered to for each patient. Work in conjunction with RT, RN or EP to ensure continuous monitoring of patient EKG and/or oxygen saturation, blood pressure and pulse. Administers regularly scheduled educational components. Administer graded exercise testing, which includes, obtaining patient history, medications, illnesses, cardiovascular disease risk factors and exercise history, explanation of testing procedures/significance and safety precaution issues with patients, attaching tracers on the patient, instructing patient, operating necessary equipment and producing accurate tracings; recognizing and identifying problems during testing and notifying the physician according to procedure. Performs all clinical procedures and patient treatment based on CMS, AACVPR, ACSM or other governing guidelines. Ensures that all necessary actions are completed and documented correctly. Ensures that patient status/progress is regularly communicated to referring physician. Educates, instructs, and verifies competency of staff on proper administration of clinical procedures, fitness testing and biometric screenings. Ensures that all procedures are accurately billed to the appropriate patient. Ensures that the facility and equipment is clean, safe, and functioning properly. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

General Requirements: BLS certification Work Experience Minimum of 6 months previous experience in exercise testing or clinical exercise treatment. Education Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health and fitness or related field. Specialized Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of fitness testing and exercise prescription guidelines and standards Knowledge of CMS, AACVPR and ACSM guidelines Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies, including TJC and HIPPAA confidentiality Working knowledge of office procedures Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain positive relations and rapport with patients and internal/external customers Demonstrates professional appearance Mental ability to effectively work on tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail, adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, and handle information of a confidential nature Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Job Family Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements: Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor's Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Eaton Hospital Experience Level New Grad