Exercise Physiologist

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

An Exercise Physiologist in this role will conduct and evaluate all Cardiology exercise tests for patients based on physician orders, clinical assessments and standard protocols. They will also coordinate technicians and patients in consultation with Cardiologists. This role offers you a unique and rewarding chance to make a difference in the lives of people with heart conditions, and to contribute to the mission and vision of one of the best healthcare systems in the world.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide care to adults utilizing appropriate assessment and interview techniques.
  
• Identify psychosocial, physical and education needs common to adults.
  
• Reassure and support patients when there is anxiety.
  
• Modify testing techniques to reflect response unique to adults.
  
• Educate patients on specific needs.
  
• Inspect, clean, calibrate and maintain equipment in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)/American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
  
• Verify physician order and perform the appropriate testing using ACSM/ACC/AHA guidelines for scheduled patient as well as add-on emergency patients.
  
• Act as a resource for the Cardiologist for patient education and troubleshooting of therapeutic issues related to exercise and cardiac risk factor modification.
  
• Utilize computer resources such as the MUSE, Case Stress system and EpicCare EMR system for obtaining EKG reading and reports.
  
• Assist Cardiology staff with research projects and quality improvement.
  
• Conduct pre-test entry interviews and consultations with patients.
  
• Perform additional physiologic assessment as required (i.e. metabolic testing, oximetry, etc.).
  
• Communicate negative stress results to patients in a timely and effective manner.
  
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times, including products and service quotes.
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Training in graded exercise testing, EKG analysis and interpretation and Cardiovascular exercise physiology Cardiac rehabilitation principles
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association within six months of hire
  
• Experience with cardiopulmonary patients and their families
  
• Ability to respond to and function in an emergency situation
  
• Ability to perform algebraic mathematical calculations in order to calculate Metabolic Equivalents and perform Heart Rate calculations
  
• Experience in exercise prescription and leadership, nutrition and social sciences
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's Degree from accredited school of Exercise Physiology
  
• Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  
• Membership in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  
• Previous Cardiac Disease experience
  

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• Essential Duties: Interacts with patients and their families, as well as professional staff.
  
• Develops and maintain cooperate working relationship between the department and members of the medical staff, nursing services and other ancillary department.
  
• Communicates with referring physician as needed regarding exercise test result and patient's clinical status.
  
• Good motor coordination and manual and finer dexterity, as well as excellent hand/eye coordination to operate stress-testing equipment.
  
• This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing; talking and listening when given instructions and explanations and also frequent use of the phone, fax machines and computer.
  
• Work is medium/frequent, lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help of mechanical devices or other personnel.
  
• Requires stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling and manipulation of equipment into position.
  
• Communication skills to convey instruction and information to patient and staff member.
  
• Visual acuity to perceive retains to treatment and follows or read instruction.
  
• The position spends 98% of his/her time in air-conditioned areas.
  
• The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens materials is present while completing his/her duties.
  

• This position requires exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids in his/her clinical duties and therefore, requires the use of PPE and Universal Precautions.
  

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