Exercise Physiologist jobs in Wayne, NJ

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist in Montclair, NJ.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200 employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

Responsibilities

• Work in outpatient Phase II, III, and IV Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Responsible for patient assessment, exercise prescription and cardiovascular risk factor modification education
• Proficient in the assessment and monitoring of patients, providing appropriate care and documentation, including patient condition, interventions, and communication with provider
• Ability to implement individualized exercise plans for patients physical and age specific needs and abilities including ensure that treatment plans are according to the AACVPR & ACSM guidelines
• Monitor patients for signs and symptoms during Cardiac rehab sessions
• Follow AACVPR guidelines
• Develop and lead a variety of patient centered exercises to include warm-ups, cool-downs and relaxation
• Conduct patient and family health education related to cad, risk factor identification and prevention develop and conduct outpatient and community presentations on health and wellness
• Recognize and take appropriate action to complications related to exercise such as arrhythmia detection, intervention and or chest pain / sob
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field
• 1-3 years Cardiac Rehabilitation experience
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent Cardiac rehabilitation experience