Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab - PRN

Job Description

General Summary: Under supervision and in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, the CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) qualifies, enrolls, assesses, develops and progresses programs, educates and discharges CR (Cardiac Rehab) & (PR) Pulmonary Rehab outpatients according to Department, Rehabilitation Services and Hospital policies and procedures.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive medical, social and family history through interview, review of medical records and questionnaires.

• Using appropriate tests & measurements, completes inspection and physical examination of cardiopulmonary, cardiovascular and other body systems & body structures as applicable.

• Collaborates with patient, family & interdisciplinary team members develop, implement, coordinate and document comprehensive exercise and education programs to measure, meet & document both individual patient and program goals.

• Participates in meetings, clinical education, drills, training (ex. safety, infection prevention, emergency), quality assurance, performance improvement, community engagement and other activities as assigned by the Department, Rehabilitation Services and Hospital and in accordance with applicable inspection, regulatory, certification and accreditation bodies.

• Completes Department operational tasks as requested.

Company Description

• Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or related field required. Master's degree highly preferred.

• One year of recent clinical experience in a clinical setting required as evidenced by 12-Lead ECG & BP (Blood Pressure) abnormality & monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and defibrillation techniques, and working knowledge of emergency procedures.

• AHA (American Heart Association) BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required within the first 6 months of hire.

• Strong verbal communication, written communications interpersonal, organizational & customer service skills. Proven analytical skills. Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

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