Atlantic Health is seeking a dynamic Exercise Physiologist to work in our Morristown Medical Center Out-Patient Cardiac Rehab Department. The ideal candidate will be a part of a multidisciplinary team, that drives long term health changes through education and exercise. This is a part-time position working days up to 22.5/hours a week.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Completes initial assessment and treatment plan design of both outpatient cardiac rehab and Supervised Exercise Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease patients.

2. Provides supervision of patients during cardiac rehab sessions.

3. Collaborates with leadership to maintain appropriate exercise guidance and policies to aid in optimal patient outcomes.

4. Performs physical assessments including but not limited to: pulse taking, blood pressures, 02 supplementation, pulse oximetry, glucose monitoring, and competency in knowing when to escalate abnormal results.

5. Proficient in identifying abnormal signs and symptoms of the cardiac rehab population.

6. Collaborates closely with leadership to create and sustain evidence-based exercise guidelines within the department.

7. Responsible for Updating and educating team on most recent exercise standards and evidence in relevant population and disease.

8. ECG screening and monitoring

9. Educates patients on risk factor modification.

10. Collaboration with multidisciplinary team for planning and collection of successful patient outcomes and strategies.

11. Communicates effectively with other team members and medical staff to maximize patient success and safety.

12. Mentors and orients Exercise Physiologist I, Exercise Physiologist II and/or other new team members

14. Will communicate and collaborate with The Cardiac Service Line on other projects or community efforts.

15. Other duties may be assigned as needed