Clinical Exercise Physiologist

at  Baylor Scott White Health

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist 1 is accountable 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor’s
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

• 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 targets for the patient, and necessary steps for continuing patient care and rehabilitation as well as home guidelines. Consoles 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. Helps 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.