Exercise Physiologist- Cardiopulmonary Rehab
Core
Interprets physiological data from stress tests to create individualized exercise prescriptions and implements treatment programs for cardiac patients.
Role type
Clinical exercise physiologist (cardiac rehabilitation)
Builds
Individualized cardiac rehabilitation exercise programs and health education plans
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Exercise prescription, stress test interpretation, patient monitoring, cardiac emergency response, health education, patient counseling, physical patient handling
Preferred skills
Cardiac rehabilitation experience, mentorship for certification
Technologies
Cardiac monitors, testing equipment
Responsibilities
Interprets stress test data to determine exercise prescriptions; Plans and implements treatment programs based on patient evaluation; Places electrodes for cardiac monitoring; Counsels patients on home activity and equipment; Assists in resolving cardiac emergencies; Monitors outpatient cardiac rehabilitation groups; Performs patient positioning and transporting duties.