Bryan, TX, 77808, USA
23 hours ago
Exercise Physiologist
**Responsibilities** The exercise physiologist delivers quality care to patients and is accountable for implementing and supervising all phases of the physical exercise program, including Cardiac Rehab Phase I and Phase II, Pulmonary Rehab, maintenance programs, and cardiac stress testing, as applicable to location. Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others. These services are delivered in compliance with CommonSpirit Health’s mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures. **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** 1. Administers appropriate treatments to patients; has knowledge and skills in EKG interpretation, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, and proper use of fitness equipment. 2. Evaluates new cardiac and pulmonary patients for entry into appropriate rehabilitation program. Creates a patient chart with all necessary forms required for admission. 3. Provides patient and family education related to physical exercise, proper use of equipment, patient diagnosis, treatment progress, and diagnostic cardiac stress testing. 4. Appropriately preps patients and executes cardiac stress testing (exercise and pharmacological), communicates effectively with Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine team, as applicable to location. 5. Fosters communication with other exercise physiologists, nurses, doctors, patients, family and other hospital personnel to establish department rapport; attends and provides quality input to team applicable hospital meetings. 6. Maintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient charts; completes reports in a timely and thorough manner. 7. Provides instruction and supervision to student interns and volunteers in a respectful and courteous manner. 8. Assists with teaching/training of new/current personnel; evaluates clinical competency of peers and provides interdepartmental education, as directed; completes all required training and education. 9. Attends department and hospital inservices; assists in department performance improvement processes; actively engages in continuing education and professional development; attends annual conferences where applicable. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience** Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology 12 week internship **Required Licensue and Certifications** BLS- American Heart Association **Overview** St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services. **Pay Range** $20.86 - $29.46 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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