Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

Title: Exercise Physiologist

Location: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Department: Cardiac Rehab

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Rate*: $36.57/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Cardiac Rehab Clinical Exercise Physiologist provides direct care and guidance to patients and families with cardiovascular disease and those whom are at high risk of developing heart disease. The Cardiac Rehab Clinical Exercise Physiologist assists with the cardiac monitoring of patients, instructs patients on proper use of equipment, and observes and evaluates patients' response to exercise, adjusting as indicated. This individual provides education to the patients and their family members, incorporating knowledge of cardiovascular disease and lifestyle modification. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiologist position reports to the Assistant Unit Manager Cardiac Rehabilitation/Women's Cardiac Health Program and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Conducts inpatient phase I cardiac rehab program, outpatient phase 2 cardiac rehab program and the outpatient phase 3 program. Assists with heart and vascular related community outreach programs.

• Assists in the supervision of exercise sessions, observing and reporting the patient's physiological response to exercise. Talks with patients. Communicates effectively with team members about individual patient findings or concerns.

• Assists with the intake of cardiac rehab referrals.

• Assures patient safety by correctly applying telemetry to patients in phase 2. Recognizes and communicates normal and abnormal EKG and heart rhythms.

• Has knowledge of and instructs patients on the use of exercise equipment and makes necessary individual adjustments.

• Identifies educational needs and provides the teaching necessary for each patient by interacting effectively with patients through both oral and written communication.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of patient data base, documentation, EPIC (and other related IT systems).

• Maintains service areas, clean equipment, necessary supplies, and reports any malfunctions to ensure professionalism and safety standards.

• Creates a positive team environment and enhances customer service by supporting a "no gossip" work environment, assuring that complaints are correctly routed to supervisory staff and not shared among coworkers who cannot change the issue. Assure AIDET is used appropriately with patients and families.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.