Exercise Physiologist jobs in Maryland

Exercise Physiologist
PRN/Supplemental - Day Shift (M-F 8a-4:30p)
Easton, MD

We are looking for talented professionals to join our extraordinary team at University of Maryland - Shore Regional Health.

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with the ongoing patient care management of the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Included are Phase I (inpatient) and Phases II, III and IV Adult Fitness Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients.

JOB DUTIES:

• Works cooperatively with the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Manager in assessing the appropriateness of Phase II exercise therapy.*
• Conducts the Phase II exercise therapy with post intervention patients, MI, PTCA, CHF, COPD angina patients. Works with Pulmonary Rehabilitation outpatients as an instructor for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Education series.*
• Discusses the healing process following an MI and/or recovery period from intervention and lifestyle modification necessary to reduce risk factor development.
• Monitors heart rhythm via telemetry. Detect arrhythmias and follow-up with physicians for appropriate care/intervention. Follows up with M.D. on patient's status as needed and charts status on progress record.*
• Formulates exercise prescriptions from exercise tolerance test results.
• If training completed, will perform EECP therapy to select patients.*
• Presents information at various group teaching sessions. Completes preoperative teaching. Understands the developmental needs and educational strategies appropriate to the adult and geriatric population.*
• Under supervision of a Cardiologist physically on-site, conducts Cardiac Stress tests.
• When necessary, assists/conducts ETT (i.e., maximal and submax ETT).
• Responds to emergencies within the department services.

As a team member with Shore Regional Health, you’ll experience:

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage.
• Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue generous paid time off; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement

• Master’s of Science in Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness/Exercise Physiology - Exercise Physiology - Exercise Science or Kinesiology.
• Confidence in working with adults and good personal interaction required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification and ACLS certification required.
• American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist (CEP) (EP-C) certification required or willingness to complete within two years of employment.