**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health University Tower **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** **Required- clinical practice that would be required from an** **Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Rehab Phase II.** + _Assist RN with patient assessment on admission to the program and assist with the development of comprehensive individualized program_ + _Conduct fitness evaluations in accordance with department guidelines, 6MWT_ + _Develop exercise prescriptions tailored to the unique needs of and interests of the patients_ + _Provide instructions necessary for safe and effective performance of exercise activities, and promotion of secondary prevention to individuals who are limited by cardiac disease to improve functional capacity and lower cardiovascular risk factors._ + _Competent use of Scott Care telemetry system, obtaining accurate HR, BP, RR and cardiac rhythm_ + _Implement patient education_ + _Proficiency in setup and operation of monitoring and exercise equipment_ + _Assist with all other departmental needs_ + **_Required-Completion of internship in a Cardiopulmonary Rehab program_** **Job Summary:** Provides direct patient care to cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients including various types of monitoring, education and therapeutic exercise programs. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients (often with cardiovascular or pulmonary disease) within a rehabilitation setting + Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescription according to the patient's response + Provides patient testing before and after rehabilitation including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance + Assesses hemodynamic response and patient tolerance to activity progression and utilizes information to provide appropriate exercise prescription + Performs appropriate documentation of monitored ambulation, education and discharge planning per departmental policies, guidelines and practices as pertinent for setting. + Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or a health related field EXPERIENCE + Completion of internship in a Cardiopulmonary Rehab program PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Constant standing. + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. + Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). + Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Occasional lifting/moving patients. + Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. + Occasional driving. + Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin + Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) + And + Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4958170235 SLUCARE CAR UCT 1130 **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ **_,_** _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._ Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)