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Overview
Performs daily clinical operations the Cardiac Rehab program including initiating, supervising, and monitoring exercise session. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Level 1- New Graduate Exercise Physiologist
Completes the requirements of the level 2 job description while supported by preceptor.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency in initiating, supervising, monitoring, evaluating, and documenting daily cardiac and vascular rehab therapy sessions.
Prioritizes situations within the department.
Recognizes artifacts and technical problems and eliminates probable sources.
Recognizes abnormalities and reports the findings to the nursing team and/or physician according to guidelines.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates ACLS/BLS procedures.
Analyzes patient medical records to obtain history and necessary information for the exercise session. Identifies orthopedic, neurological, metabolic, or other conditions which require additional care planning for safe participation in an exercise regimen. Works with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plan to address the patients individualized needs.
Conducts initial fitness evaluations with clients and establishes safe and effective exercise prescriptions utilizing the FITT principles (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type) as well as the AACVPR exercise standards.
Monitors client progress with exercise regimen and makes modification to the programs as necessary. Participates in providing patient education as well as support and motivation to the client.
Assists with planning post-program follow-up to assist in achievement of long-term goals.
Maintains appropriate departmental logs, files, and records.
Maintains confidentiality of patients, employees, and corporation related activities.
Maintains established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environment, and infection control.
Attends departmental meetings, participates in cardiac rehab related continued education, and participates in quality improvement activities.
Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within the department and multidisciplinary team. Communicate technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.
Maintains equipment in working order and performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance. Reports equipment malfunctions to the cardiac rehab leadership team.
Qualifications
New Graduate Exercise Physiologist
Proficient in dysrhythmia recognition.
Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
Ability to withstand crisis situations.
Competencies Skills
Essential: * Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal * Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members * Able To Withstand Crisis Situations * Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors * Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Credentials
Essential: * BLS - Basic Life Saving certification * ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Education
Bachelor's degree required to include kinesiology, exercise physiology, and/or adult fitness and scientific principles related to fitness programing.
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.