Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab Deptford - PT

$5,000 sign on bonus

MAJOR FUNCTION:

The cardiopulmonary Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) uses assessment data to identify and prioritize patient problems of patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and other medical conditions for patients requiring cardiopulmonary rehabilitation under orders from the referring physician. The CEP evaluates pertinent medical records and thoroughly interviews patients to clarify medical history, needs, goals, and problems. The CEP creates and follows exercise prescription plans to achieve specific realistic outcomes and interacts in treatment according to patient needs. Applies principles and practices of cardiac rehabilitation for prevention and therapeutic purposes to restore and maintain optimal physiological, psychological, social, vocational and emotional status. Provides patient/family education and instruction to promote/maintain health and well-being. The cardiopulmonary CEP functions in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines and hospital policies and procedures. This position may require travel for CEP coverage operational needs across the Inspira network.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science/ Health Science required for all new hires within 5 years of hire.
• Masters degree preferred.
• One year experience required.
• One-year experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• BLS Healthcare Provider required within 30days.
• ACLS within 30 days required.
• Dysrhythmia Competency within 3 months of hire required.
• ACSM Exercise Physiologist (EP) Certification Required or obtained within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)

LiftingOStandingFSittingF

Lifting 20-50lbsOClimbingNKneelingO

Lifting>50lbsOCrouchingOReachingF

CarryingOHearingCWalkingF

PushingFTalkingCVisionC

Environmental Conditions:

NoiseFVaried TemperaturesNCleaning AgentsO

Noxious odorsNPatient ExposureFOperative EquipmentF

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.