GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Administers exercise sessions safely to obtain reliable and valid data.  Provides exercise-related education to patients and the community.  Responsible for all exercise science standards needed to meet regulatory and credentialing requirements.  Prepares exercise lab for administration of exercises, prepares patients for exercise sessions, records data and communicates data to physician and the manager as necessary.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology required.  Master's degree preferred. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire. Clinical teaching experience preferred. Experience in exercise programming, stress reduction, and nutrition preferred. Experience in taking blood pressure, pulses, EKG interpretation, pulse oximetry, and/or oxygen administration preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.  Monitors exercise prescription development for rehabilitation patients and recommends changes to exercise therapy to the coordinator prior to implementation. Works with patients with chronic diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Conducts preparticipation health screenings, submaximal graded exercise tests, strength, flexibility, and body composition assessments. Complete comprehensive treatment plans every thirty days for all patients. Administers Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET or CPEX), also referred to as a VO2 (oxygen consumption) test. Revenue Management: Understands department charges and charge capture processes and can execute charge capture and reconciliation processes.

Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Complete insurance prior-authorization requirements. Performs vital signs (pulse oximetry, blood pressure measurements, heart rate) and documents in telemetry system. Administers Blood Glucose tests. Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows the appropriate medical response and processes.  Initiates first responder care.

Follows department curriculum to teach patient education classes determined by AACVPR guidelines and established department protocols. Participate in the evaluation of current practices and program improvement. Adheres to program certification guidelines through AACVPR. Provide mentoring, training, and orienting as needed. Monitors adherence to organizational and national regulatory guidelines for rehab program. Communicates critical findings to providers and other task entry communication in EPIC. Clean, maintain, and inspect exercise equipment.

Report repair/maintenance needs. Possess good organizational and communication skills. Possess clinical knowledge of disease management programming multiple co-morbidities including EKG interpretation post-operative recovery.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.