Overview Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist PRN/OCC, Variable hours and shifts Parkwest Overview: Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee. Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild! Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm. Position Summary: Implement and supervise individualized exercise reconditioning programs for adults with chronic medical conditions. Recruiter: Jason Shubert|| jshuber1@covhlth.com ||865-374-5393 Responsibilities + Initially assess patient and develop plan of exercise prescription with input from the multidiscipline team. + Prepare and adjust exercise prescriptions in accordance with rate of perceived exertion, heart rate response, and physician recommendations on a regular basis. + Review exercise intensity and duration in order to update patients and physicians on progress toward goals. + Assist with pre and post exercise blood glucose testing in order to evaluate glycemic response to exercise in diabetic population. + Demonstrate exercise equipment to patients including correct body position, safe use of equipment, and setting intensity. + Observe patients closely during exercise and report any inappropriate responses to exercise. Terminate exercise as needed. + Demonstrate self-pulse technique, rate of perceived exertion, talk test and target heart rate information for patients’ use with all exercise. + Document initial and daily assessment information into patient record. + Review patients’ progress with staff during staff meetings. + Present group and individual education sessions on home exercise, benefits of exercise, stretching, nutrition, and related topics. + Maintain exercise equipment by calibrating and cleaning on a regular basis. Orders and schedules repair of equipment. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: None. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain ACSM certification as an exercise physiologist (EP-C) or exercise physiologist certificate will be accepted. AACVPR certified cardiac rehab professional (CCRP), or AACVPR certified pulmonary rehab professional (PRC) within 6 months of hire. CPR required. Apply/Share Job Title EXERCISE PHYSIO-CARDIO ID 4179037 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name CARDIAC REHAB