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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist

PRN/OCC, Variable hours, Day shifts

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.

Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Position Summary:

Implement and supervise individualized exercise reconditioning programs for adults with chronic medical conditions.

Recruiter : Kathleen Rice || [email protected]

Responsibilities

+ Initially assess patient and develop plan of exercise prescription with input from the multidiscipline team.

+ Prepare and adjust exercise prescriptions in accordance with rate of perceived exertion, heart rate response, and physician recommendations on a regular basis.

+ Review exercise intensity and duration in order to update patients and physicians on progress toward goals.

+ Assist with pre and post exercise blood glucose testing in order to evaluate glycemic response to exercise in diabetic population.

+ Demonstrate exercise equipment to patients including correct body position, safe use of equipment, and setting intensity.

+ Observe patients closely during exercise and report any inappropriate responses to exercise. Terminate exercise as needed.

+ Demonstrate self-pulse technique, rate of perceived exertion, talk test and target heart rate information for patients’ use with all exercise.

+ Document initial and daily assessment information into patient record.

+ Review patients’ progress with staff during staff meetings.

+ Present group and individual education sessions on home exercise, benefits of exercise, stretching, nutrition, and related topics.

+ Maintain exercise equipment by calibrating and cleaning on a regular basis. Orders and schedules repair of equipment.

+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain ACSM certification as an exercise physiologist (EP-C) within 6 months of hire, or exercise physiologist certificate will be accepted. AACVPR certified cardiac rehab professional (CCRP), or AACVPR certified pulmonary rehab professional (PRC) within 6 months of hire. CPR required.

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Job Title EXERCISE PHYSIO-CARDIO

ID 4317493

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name CARDIAC REHAB