Exercise Physiologist develops, implements, and evaluates exercise programs for patients. Conducts testing that assesses cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Being an Exercise Physiologist follows testing protocols and selects appropriate testing protocol for the patient. Monitors patient during testing. Additionally, Exercise Physiologist calculates and records testing results. Coordinates with cross-functional patient care teams. May design exercise prescriptions, instructional materials, home exercise guidelines, and discharge instructions. Conducts exercise training sessions for patients. Requires a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Typically reports to a manager. The Exercise Physiologist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Exercise Physiologist typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Exercise Physiologist in the Inpatient Cardiac Rehab setting works as an integral part to manage functional improvements in the patient’s recovery. Providing professional exercise guidance and cardio/pulmonary risk factor modification, with individualized patient centered care that optimizes health and wellbeing, enhances quality of life and minimizes risk of recurrent cardio/pulmonary events that lead to readmission, poor outcomes, and increased health care costs.
Phase I Cardiac Rehab provides Pre Op education, Progressive Ambulation, Lifestyle Modification, Goal Setting, Smoking Cessation, Diet Education, Phase II Referral, and Discharge Education to a very diverse patient population - Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Valve Replace/Repair, Percutaneous Intervention, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Assist Device, Video Assisted and Open Thoracotomy, Peripheral Artery and Vascular Disease, Structural Heart, Pectus Excavatum, Heart Transplant
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