Exercise Physiologist - Fort Worth

Exercise Physiologist BS – Heart & Vascular SpecialistsFast-paced, high-volume clinic is looking for top skilled Exercise Physiologist with Cardia Rehab experience.Work location: 1300 West Terrell Avenue Fort Worth TX 76104Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Rotating Shifts:7:00am - 4:30pm Monday – Thursday, 8:00am -12:00pm on Friday7:30pm - 5:00pm Monday – Thursday, 8:00am -12:00pm on Friday8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday8:30am -5:00pm Monday - FridayTravel: 75% to surrounding clinics as needed ( mileage reimbursement provided; must have with reliable transportation to rotate between Cleburn, Southwest, Fort Worth & Lake Worth)Heart & Vascular Specialists Department Highlights:Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) is a not-for-profit physician organization with more than 250 locations and 800 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality care in clinics and medical offices throughout North Texas.Here’s What You Need

Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related field (required)

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly (required) AND

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days (required)

Working knowledge with stress testing, cardiac rehab, and/or cardiac monitoring (preferred)

Possess advanced knowledge of cardiac rhythms, EKG interpretation, equipment used in stress testing, cardiac rehab, knowledge of the cardiovascular system, and adhere to patient safety goals

What You Will Do

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Exercise Physiologist Process

Clinical Practice:

Assess patient health risks, needs, and interests.

Exercise and pharmacologic stress test supervision, including preliminary test interpretation.

Conducts fitness evaluations in accordance with testing guidelines and assist in the development of comprehensive individualized exercise program.

Develops exercise prescriptions/programs tailored to the unique needs of the cardiovascular patient in accordance with the diagnosis and orders from the provider.

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.

Competent in the use of obtaining accurate HR, BP, RR, and cardiac rhythm.

Demonstrates proficiency in the setup and operation of all monitoring and exercise equipment.

Completes all documentation and written communication in a timely manner.

Accountability:

Works with lab manager to maintain proper maintenance of testing equipment, and reports any malfunctions in a timely manner, while maintaining a safe and clear environment.

Seeks assistance/ supervision/ consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding patient care of status of equipment.

Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and department personnel.

Notifies physicians in a timely manner of problems of pertinent complication.

Administrative:

Maintain patient rights (confidentiality, privacy, safety, security, and decision making).

Proficient in procedure documentation.

Routinely obtain departmental, clinic and hospital communication via email.

Documents according to department guidelines.

Documents all unusual occurrences to system, hospital, and department guidelines.

Assists with quality control procedures.

Professionalism:

Attends in-services, department meetings, and other training sessions relative to job.

Is knowledgeable of and adheres to hospital and department procedures and policies.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.