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Exercise Physiologist

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Chicago, United States Louis A Weiss Memorial Medical Center, LLC Full time
Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology, Master’s degree preferred. 
  • CPR certified 
  • American College of Sports Medicine – Exercise Specialist Certification, preferred. 
  • ACLS preferred. 
  • Experience monitoring ECG. 
  • Demonstrated organization and time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and customer delivery skills.
  • Ability to lead and facilitate a wide variety of diverse patient groups. 
  • Ability to assess needs, identify problems, explore alternatives, and implement solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Knowledge of basic computer operations and use of word processing software 
  • Ability to use clinical and exercise equipment to demonstrate for patient. 
  • Own a car – for work purposes.
JOB DUTIES
  1. Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. *
  2. Assesses treatment and care for specific patient populations and plans age appropriate care.  Utilizes hands on physical assessment skills and interview techniques to formulate a clinical data base, analyzes collected information derived from patient and other sources to identify age-appropriate patient problems and needs.  Re-assess on an on-going basis and documents findings or changes in condition in the progress note or exercise record.  Assess severity of findings and obtains physician intervention as warranted.
  3. Instructs all Rehabilitation patients by demonstrating proper exercise techniques.  Develops and adjusts exercise prescriptions for each patient. Educates patients concerning risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease.  
  4. Participates in cardiac outreach programs and coordinates wellness and fitness programs.
  5. Demonstrates the ability to perform and analyze fitness testing (ie.strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular testing).
  6. Uses data gained through assessment and collaboration with the health care team to develop a plan of care for each patient in the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Weiss Wellness Program.
  7. Demonstrates ability to function in emergency situations.
  8. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precautions to assist with age appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
  9. Coordinates care between other professional disciplines as needed.  Maintains regular reporting of patient’s progress to their physician.
  10. Exhibits competency in arrhythmia recognition for patients in Cardiac Rehab phases I, II and III. Assist in Cardiac Lab (i.e. stress testing, EKG, and clinic).
  11. Maintains environment and equipment in an appropriate manner.  Exhibits skills necessary for demonstration and patient instruction for safe use of exercise equipment.  Notifies appropriate department of equipment failure.
  12. Maintains daily record of outpatient attendance and ensures appropriate billing.
  13. Maintains current knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.  Supports hospital policies and procedures.  Maintains and assists with QA process.
  14. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional practice and growth by ensuring clinical knowledge base and skills are maintained and enhanced.
Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.