Exercise Physiologist 1
Company: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
*JOB SUMMARY*The Exercise Physiologist 1 is responsible for
coordinating and planning preventative and rehabilitative health
care for patients. This position provides patient care by observing
and assessing the patient's condition, performing patient care
interventions and testing, evaluating the results of care and
medications administered, and educating patients and their families
about the nature, care and treatment of the patient's
condition.*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE* * Provides patient care
by observing and assessing the patient's condition; performing
patient care interventions, evaluating the results of care,
exercise and medications administered; and educating patients and
their families about the nature, care and treatment of the
patient's condition and disease management. * Assesses the
condition of assigned patient by obtaining the patient's medical
history through written reports, interviewing the patient and/or
family members and through observation. * Develops exercise
prescriptions consistent with the assessment of the patient's
condition and complementary to the medical plan of care and the
patient's goals. Performs appropriate exercise tolerance testing on
various patient populations and follows appropriate procedures and
guidelines when performing tests. Implements a plan of care by
teaching the patient how to perform the prescribed exercises.
Reassesses and evaluates the patient's response to exercise, and
modifies exercise prescription as needed. Works closely with other
team members in coordinating the care administered. * Documents
pertinent assessment information, treatment activities, and patient
outcomes in the patient record (manual and/or computer entry).
Informs appropriate team members and family spokesperson of
pertinent changes in the patient's condition. * Educates patients
and family members by communicating about treatments administered,
the objectives for the patient, and necessary steps for continuing
patient care and rehabilitation as well as home guidelines.
Comforts patients and family members and responds to their
concerns. * Communicates effectively with team members in order to
gather and exchange information related to patient assessment,
outcome and the planning and implementation of care plans. Supports
activities of clinical care technicians and other unit support
personnel. Participates in patient care conferences. Assists in
developing and implementing discharge instructions and home
programs. * Researches, develops and delivers educational programs
for patients, patient families, team members, student interns,
community groups, and other interested health care professionals.
Develops educational tools such as handouts, pamphlets, booklets,
etc. * Maintains knowledge of current trends related to exercise
physiology and cardiovascular rehabilitation and contributes to the
learning experience of students in health professions. *
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes
and other quality monitoring and improvement activities in order to
better serve the customer needs and to improve the quality of
services provided.*KEY SUCCESS FACTORS* * Ability to work
independently and follow protocol. * Ability to define challenges,
analyzes problems, and develops and implements solutions in a
proactive and positive manner. * High attention to detail in fast
paced and dynamic environment. * Ability to multitask effectively
while maintaining a high level of productivity. * Ability to
communicate effectively with customers and employees of
organization. * Demonstration of computer skills and the ability to
troubleshoot hardware and software issues.*BENEFITS*Our competitive
benefits package includes the following * Immediate eligibility for
health and welfare benefits * 401(k) savings plan with
dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% * Tuition Reimbursement * PTO
accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position
type and/or level *QUALIFICATIONS* * EDUCATION - Bachelor's *
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience *
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS
(ACLS): BLS and ACLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Associated topics: antibody, biopharma, biopharmaceutical,
dietetic, drug development, health, histotechnologist,
immunohematology, nutrition, therapy
Keywords: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE, Round Rock , Exercise Physiologist 1, Other , Round Rock, Texas
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