Exercise Physiologist

Salary Range: $23.85 - $32.88

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• This position reports to the Clinical Manager and the Cardiac Rehab Medical Director oversees clinical duties.
• Provides various types of muscular endurance training to assigned patients Including establishment of treatment goals, assistance with equipment/procedures, monitoring of progress, and evaluations of additional rehabilitation needs.
• Responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice.
• Assists with the daily clinical duties involved in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
• Provides safe patient care, clinical supervision, guidance and education to patients and families who participate in the program.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain insurance authorization when applicable.
• Maintains EMR documentation to ensure efficient and accurate coding and billing of services.
• Determine when assistance is needed from other departments and/or Manager and follow through to ensure that patient care is not compromised.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Performs patient care services that support the physician/providers orders.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers, and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC "Commitment to Care".
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Assures proper use of equipment, monitors vital signs and EKG rate and rhythm, helps patients maintain exercise training within target prescription levels.
• Assists patients safely onto and off from exercise equipment when needed.
• Monitor patient's well-being during exercise; take appropriate when patient discomfort or medical problems are recognized.
• Must correctly connect patients to telemetry monitoring and demonstrate the ability to detect signs of significant cardiac problems on the EKG monitor.
• Produces documentation of data and summary of findings for Physician review and signature.
• Accurately documents the encounter in the EMR to include appropriate diagnosis codes and procedure CPT code(s) for efficient and accurate coding and billing of services provided.
• Communicates effectively with the patient and family, providing education, encouragement, motivation, and positive reinforcement.
• Provides feedback to the patient's physician about the patient's progress in the program.
• Releases patient with proper follow-up information.
• Verifies insurance coverage and authorization for treatment.
• Communicates with other departments regarding registration of patients.
• Greets and directs patients and visitors.
• Accepts patient valuables.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors.
• Check referral for appropriate study and follow up with referring physician when in doubt or with questions as necessary.
• Check patient histories and clinical indications and consult with the Ordering Provider/Physician when necessary to determine the appropriate plan for Cardiac Rehab.
• Guide patients through this sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns.
• Coordinate with office Registration staff for timely care of patients.
• Cross-train and help in other departments (i.e. front and/or back office) as needed.
• Participate in various projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management.

Essential Functions:

• Scheduling patients for cardiac rehabilitation.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Required to set up and use all necessary equipment including EKG lead placement for remote telemetry during exercise.
• Works under immediate supervision of clinical manager.
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of job-related skills appropriate to his/her customer populations.
• Ability to use computer keyboard, telephone, and insurance eligibility determination equipment.
• The ability to be supervised.
• The ability to work as a Team member.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents, and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field is strongly preferred.

• NATA certification or equivalent is preferred.

• Specialized Cardiac Medical Training and mastery of cardiac anatomy, proper EKG lead placement, and detection of cardiac arrhythmias is required.

• Experience: Previous office/hospital experience is preferred.

• Skills/Ability:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills are essential.

• Exhibits the ability to organize multiple assignments and follow through with accuracy.

• Exercises good judgment under stress.

• Shows aptitude for encouragement, motivation, and education to foster more healthy lifestyles for cardiac Rehab patients.

• Demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact, and poise.

• American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification is required.

• ACLS certification is preferred.

• Certification as a CNA, MA or equivalent is strongly preferred.

• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.