Exercise Physiologist - Part time, Days

We are looking for a qualified Exercise Physiologist like you to join our Texas Health family.

 

Work Location:  Texas Health Plano, 6300 W. Parker Rd., Suite G21, Plano, TX  75093

Work hours:  Part time, Days 

Monday: 9:00 am -4:30 pm

Tuesday: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Friday: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cardiac Rehab Department Highlights:

·         Great work life balance with creative work schedules

·         Be part of an expanding service line

·         Future opportunities for growth

Here’s What You Need

         Bachelor's degree Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or related field required          3 months experience in cardiac rehab preferred          BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required          ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days required          CCES - Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist Upon Hire          RCEP - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Upon Hire

Here’s What You Will Do:

Clinical Practice:        

         Assess patient health risks, needs, and interests.           Assist RN with patient assessment on admission to the program and assist with the development of comprehensive individualized exercise program.           Conducts fitness evaluations in accordance with department guidelines.          Develops exercise prescriptions/programs tailored to the unique needs and interests of the client and in accordance with department guidelines.           Provides instruction necessary for the safe and effective performance of exercise activities, and promotion of secondary prevention to individuals who are limited by cardiac disease to improve functional capacity and lower cardiovascular risk factors.           Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.                Competent in the use of Scott Care telemetry, obtaining accurate HR, BP, RR, and cardiac rhythm.          Demonstrates proficiency in the setup and operation of all monitoring and exercise equipment.           Plans, implements, evaluates documents patient education.           Completes all documentation and written communication in a timely manner.

Accountability:

Completes shift assignments for equipment maintenance, and all other tasks related to maintaining a safe and clean environment.  Seeks assistance/ supervision/ consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of services.   Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and department personnel.  Notifies physicians in a timely manner of problems of pertinent complication.

Administrative:        

Provides administrative support as needed, including but not limited to assisting patients with registration for cardiac rehab, receiving phone calls, providing information on cardiac rehab services, scheduling appointments, organizing charts, etc.   Maintain customers rights (confidentiality, privacy, safety, security, and decision making).  Proficient in correct billing, charging and procedure documentation.  Routinely obtain department/hospital communication via email        Documents according to department guidelines. Documents all required data for Cardiac Rehab members according to department guidelines       Documents all unusual occurrences to system, hospital, and department guidelines. Assists with quality control procedures.

Professionalism:

Participates in strategies to meet business initiatives and unit/team, program, and department specific goals and targets.    Attends in-services, department meetings, and other training sessions relative to job. Is knowledgeable of and adheres to hospital and department procedures and policies.

Skills:

Must possess knowledge of respective clinical area to include equipment used, infection control, criteria of standard precautions, national patient safety goals and all other skills related to patient care delivery.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and recognized clinical leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano, Frisco and surrounding communities since 1991. This full-service facility features a full range of specialties including emergency medicine, cardiology, adult and adolescent behavioral health, pediatrics, an adult intensive care unit, state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services and a Level III NICU. Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and over 1,360 physicians on its medical staff in more than 65 specialties. The hospital is an Advanced Level III Trauma Facility, accredited Chest Pain Center by The Joint Commission, named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Collin County and a Gold-Level Mother Friendly business. Texas Health Plano is the recipient of the Disease Specific Care Certifications from the Joint Commission in Chest Pain, Joint Replacement – Hip and Joint Replacement – Knee and an Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.

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