Req# 29570 Aultman Health Foundation, CANTON, OH AULTMAN HOSPITAL Aultman Health Foundation Full Time, Day Shift, Varies PURPOSE OF POSITION The primary purpose of the Exercise Physiologist is to provide leadership in formulating activity levels appropriate for each participant to safely enhance the physical capacity and emotional quality of life for patients with a wide variety of medical issues, particularly those with cardiac and pulmonary problems. The Exercise Physiologist provides leadership in patient education with emphasis on exercise and assists with risk factor modification and promotes healthy lifestyle changes. Provide leadership and patient oversight in Phase III. In addition, the primary role of the lead of the department is overseeing day to day operations as well as overall program compliance and quality. RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS Oversee daily operations and staffing of the department Assure compliance with Medicare and other governing body regulations and standards of care Coordinate staff competency and emergency response practice Complete necessary provisions to maintain and reapply for national program certifications Act as the department resource in responding to inquiries from collaborating areas (billing, registration, etc.) Provide high level report to the unit director on the pulse of the department Leads a variety of exercise modalities including but not necessarily limited to step aerobics, water aerobics, stretching, and weight training Supervises and monitors all patient progress, goals, and treatment plans throughout their participation Evaluates patient's clinical status and reports applicable information to other healthcare providers Conducts functional capacity test and writes the exercise prescriptions Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other hospital personnel Instructs patients on home exercise programs Keeps abreast of recent advances in Cardiac Rehab and related fields through continuing education courses, current literature, and professional meetings Assist with stress testing by performing duties such as attaching patients to monitors, assisting with stress tests, taking vital signs, completing documentation, etc. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned This job may include travel and short or long (12 hour) work shifts Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation Supports strategic organizational goals Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times Job Requirements Minimum Education: Graduate of a state approved program with Masters in Exercise Physiology Required Credentials, License and/or Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certification, ACSM or AACVPR Certification preferred All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Requirements: Evidence of excellent health and health habits including nonsmoking status and a physical capacity of moderate levels of exercise. See also attachment Hazardous Exposure Category: Category 1 Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM PURPOSE: To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance. Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed. O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions. F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions. C = Constant