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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Exercise Physiologist? At St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Exercise Physiologist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Exercise Physiologists assess, evaluate, and prescribe safe and effective exercise for patients with cardiac injury, disease or abnormality. Exercise Physiologists (1) orientates the patients to the equipment; (2) monitor hemodynamic responses during exercise; (3) examine proper exercising technique; (4) develop an appropriate exercising heart rate range; (5) teach patients independent exercise habits; (6) provide information for positive lifestyle changes. The Exercise Physiologist will reevaluate patient’s progress during their medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation. Exercise Physiologists will interact with members of this department as well as other hospital departments to provide for essential department operational tasks, including patient treatment and continuing education, infection control, and performance improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs patient assessments/reassessments on a regular basis in accordance within AACVPR guidelines.

• The priority of data collection is determined by the patient’s immediate condition or functional status.

• Pertinent data are collected using appropriate assessment techniques.

• Data collection involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers when appropriate.

• The data collection process is systematic and ongoing.

• Nursing diagnoses are derived from the assessment data.

2. In collaboration with interdisciplinary members of the team, formulates a plan of care including expected outcomes for each patient based on diagnoses derived from patient assessments.

• The plan individualized to the patient’s condition, age or needs.

• The plan is developed with the patient, significant others, and health care providers, when appropriate.

• The plan reflects current nursing practice.

• The plan is documented.

• The plan provides for continuity of care.

• The plan is appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental age, educational needs and family/guardian expectations as related to the diagnosis.

• Assist the patient in designing an exercise, education, and lifestyle modification program to meet ADL’s recreational and vocational needs.

3. Performs skills proficiently and in accordance with the standards of care.

• Utilizes all equipment in the unit appropriate to patient with maximum efficiency and effectiveness based on knowledge and education.

• Provides for patient safety at all times.

• Verifies accuracy of medication administration by following all safety measures.

• Interventions are implemented in a safe and appropriate manner and documented.

• Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs (See age specific criteria addendum).

• Teaches, supervises, and serves as a resource person and delegates in accordance with the competency level of all staff members.

• Provides health care teaching to patient/family or significant other with documentation.

4. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.

• Evaluation is systematic and ongoing, including diagnoses and plan of care.

• The patient’s responses to interventions are documented.

• The effectiveness of interventions is evaluated and documented.

• The patient, significant others, and health care providers are involved in the evaluation process, when appropriate.

5. Professional development:

• Maintains and increase standards of performance and education.

• Takes initiative to increase job knowledge through additional training, cross training skill development and/or continuing education.

• Maintains continuing education requirements to remain compliant with licensure/certification where applicable.

6. Communication, public relations, and customer service:

• Understands own role in organization regarding customer service.

• Demonstrates sensitivity when communicating with visitors, patients, physicians, and coworkers.

• Consistently communicates verbally and non-verbally in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude.

• All phone communications will be performed in a kind, considerate, and professional manner.

7. Follows and adheres to facility and department’s guidelines (policies/procedures/protocols):

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

• Attends or fulfils requirements for all mandatory hospital in services to include annual education, safety update and training by anniversary date.

• Attends at least 80% of department meetings on a regular basis.

• Will keep director/supervisor informed of potential problems.

• Adheres to attendance policy, will not have excessive unexcused absences, or tardiness (familiar with policy/procedure).

• Consistently adheres to department/hospital dress code policy.

• Notifies the appropriate personnel of supply/equipment needs.

• Regularly reviews hospital information and/or attends educational activities related to safety and injury prevention (annually).

• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, aseptic techniques, and radiation safety, utilizing proper precautions.

8. Quality/Performance Improvement:

• Demonstrates an on-going knowledge of, and participation in the department based Quality and Performance Improvement Program.

• Demonstrates an on-going knowledge of hospital performance/Process Improvement plan and participates as a team member.

• Is aware of potential improvement opportunities.

9. Performs other department related duties as needed.

• Performs minor equipment repairs and up-keep.

• Participates in informal training programs and services.

• Transports patients as needed.

• Submits patient charges at completion of procedures.

• Functions in other areas of department as needed.

10. Assists in the delivery of Inpatient Cardiac Rehab services.

• Teach the patient/family about modification of risk factors.

• Initiate behavior change through patient/family education regarding cardiac disease, exercise, and healing after a cardiac event.

• Initiate an understanding of the importance of exercise in decreasing the incidence of heart disease and improving quality of life.

• Give instructions on exercise guidelines and self-monitoring, and provide an exercise program when appropriate.

• Foster an understanding of the disease process.

• Provide progressive supervised ambulation for the patient, as tolerated.

• Serve as a referral base for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and St. David’s “Patients First” safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures. Adheres to isolation policies and procedures. Utilizes universal precautions at all times. Maintains confidentiality of patient medical records. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Works autonomously and with supervision. Interfaces with the public, physicians, staff, patients and support department representatives in a positive manner. Demonstrates the ability to perform a variety of procedures. Effective communication skills, verbal and written, and good interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, physicians, visitors, and other staff members.

What qualifications you will need:

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Minimum 2 years of experience - Preferred

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center) is a 200 **+ bed** acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the **only hybrid operating room in the county** , a 24-hour emergency department with a **Level II trauma center** , and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more (https://stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center/medical-services.dot) when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Exercise Physiologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.