Westport, Connecticut, USA
24 days ago
Exercise Physiologist / Rehab Westport OP (Per Diem)
Work whereevery moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer over outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesOverviewWe are currently seeking an Exercise Physiologist for our Westport Outpatient Rehab ClinicOur Outpatient Rehab Clinic in Westport CT is our flagship location within Fairfield County It is connected to the Ayer Neuroscience Spine Wellness center and is part of a multidisciplinary team of medical rehabilitation and wellness professionals dedicated to improving the health of all patients This therapist will collaborate with professionals throughout the facility who provide rehabilitation pain management physical medicine integrative medicine fitness nutrition and behavioral health services to improve surgical and non surgical outcomes All of our clinics have ample private treatment spaces and state of the art gyms to support our patientrsquos recoverySpecialty Programs in this clinic include Balance Falls Safe Steps Cancer Rehabilitation Complex Spine Concussion Dry Needling Gender Affirming Rehab Headache Management Chronic Pain Management Pelvic Health Sports Medicine Thoracic Outlet and Vestibular TherapyThe Exercise Physiologist implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patientsResponsibilitiesmiddot Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitationmiddot Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data patient status and currentmedication regimen Monitors patients response and revises plan accordinglymiddot Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise Responds appropriately to allsituations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionalsmiddot Provides exercise information for patients peers and the community which may include public speakingand education classesmiddot Collaborates with physician regarding the exercise prescription for each patient Maintains in depthknowledge of monitoring and arrhythmia identificationmiddot Preparation of report on individual patient to appropriate physician Appropriately charts progress inMedical Records Maintains appropriate documentation of patient caremiddot Develops and maintains in depth knowledge of the departmental equipment Maintains equipment in optimalfunctioning condition in accordance with manufactures guidelines provide staff with educationalin service for proper and safe use of equipmentWork whereevery moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer over outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesOverviewWe are currently seeking an Exercise Physiologist for our Westport Outpatient Rehab ClinicOur Outpatient Rehab Clinic in Westport CT is our flagship location within Fairfield County It is connected to the Ayer Neuroscience Spine Wellness center and is part of a multidisciplinary team of medical rehabilitation and wellness professionals dedicated to improving the health of all patients This therapist will collaborate with professionals throughout the facility who provide rehabilitation pain management physical medicine integrative medicine fitness nutrition and behavioral health services to improve surgical and non surgical outcomes All of our clinics have ample private treatment spaces and state of the art gyms to support our patientrsquos recoverySpecialty Programs in this clinic include Balance Falls Safe Steps Cancer Rehabilitation Complex Spine Concussion Dry Needling Gender Affirming Rehab Headache Management Chronic Pain Management Pelvic Health Sports Medicine Thoracic Outlet and Vestibular TherapyThe Exercise Physiologist implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patientsResponsibilitiesmiddot Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitationmiddot Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data patient status and currentmedication regimen Monitors patients response and revises plan accordinglymiddot Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise Responds appropriately to allsituations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionalsmiddot Provides exercise information for patients peers and the community which may include public speakingand education classesmiddot Collaborates with physician regarding the exercise prescription for each patient Maintains in depthknowledge of monitoring and arrhythmia identificationmiddot Preparation of report on individual patient to appropriate physician Appropriately charts progress inMedical Records Maintains appropriate documentation of patient caremiddot Develops and maintains in depth knowledge of the departmental equipment Maintains equipment in optimalfunctioning condition in accordance with manufactures guidelines provide staff with educationalin service for proper and safe use of equipmentbull BS in Exercise Physiology Science or related degree MS preferredbull Basic monitor interpretation skills and must successfully pass dysrhythmia class within months ofhirebull ACSM Clinical Certification PreferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentbull BS in Exercise Physiology Science or related degree MS preferredbull Basic monitor interpretation skills and must successfully pass dysrhythmia class within months ofhirebull ACSM Clinical Certification PreferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment
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