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Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 20,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 40 outpatient locations offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, in specialties including orthopedics, neuroscience, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, vestibular, and more. We are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes. *Overview: * We are currently seeking a per diem Exercise Physiologist for our Stratford Outpatient Rehab Clinic. The Exercise Physiologist implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patients. ** Responsibilities: · Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation. · Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly. · Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals. · Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes. · Collaborates with physician regarding the exercise prescription for each patient. Maintains in-depth knowledge of monitoring and arrhythmia identification. · Preparation of report on individual patient to appropriate physician. Appropriately charts progress in Medical Records. Maintains appropriate documentation of patient care. · Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of the departmental equipment. Maintains equipment in optimal functioning condition in accordance with manufactures guidelines. provide staff with educational in-service for proper and safe use of equipment. • B.S. in Exercise Physiology / Science or related degree M.S. preferred • Basic monitor interpretation skills and must successfully pass dysrhythmia class within 3 months of hire. • ACSM Clinical Certification Preferred. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Job: *Therapy Services / Rehab Organization: *St. Vincent's Medical Center Title: Exercise Physiologist - Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem) Location: Connecticut-Stratford-3272 Main St Stratford (10460) Requisition ID: 24157176 Other Locations: United States