Exercise Physiologist (PRN)

Miami Valley Hospital North

Exercise Physiologist

• PRN - Varied Schedule - 8am to 4:30pm
• Cardiac Rehabilitation - Outpatient

General Summary/Responsibilities:
The Exercise Physiologist-Cardiac Rehabilitation (EP) assumes a dynamic leadership role on the interdisciplinary patient care teams. This individual identifies patient care needs, develops a plan of care and goals in collaboration with the patient, provides care within the scope of practice, provides education and support to patients/families, and facilitates continuing care planning.

The EP participates in staff management, cost management, and professional practice activities. The EP is responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.
 
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
☐ Pediatric (1 – less than 9 years)
☐ Adolescent (9 – less than 18 years)
☒ Adult (18 – less than 65 years)
☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)
☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
☐ Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to loud noises.
• May be exposed to aggressive, violent behavior from patients, family members and/or visitors.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids, blood and/or airborne pathogens.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload.

Organizational Standards

• Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.
• Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.
• Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
• Reports to work as required.

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Evaluates, educates, treats, documents, delegates, and discharges patients per service guidelines.
• Engages in interdisciplinary patient care management.
• Bills appropriately for services provided as indicated through matching of documentation and service charges.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities.
• Manages case load per department standards.
• Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience.
• Passes all required hospital/department competencies and related testing; applies to everyday performance.