Summary:

Evaluates and administers medically related exercise programs and lifestyle risk factor modifications for the Center for Living Well (cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, PREP patients, and Employee Wellness) prescribed by referring physicians. Participates in the day-to-day operations, completes appropriate documentation requirements of patient assessment and treatment. 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts patient evaluations and administers the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program components including Phase I, II, III, IV services, lifestyle modification training and patient education activities.
• Prepares participants for ECG monitoring and/or oxygen administration as needed.
• Develops and adjusts exercise plans using appropriate medical information and GXT taking into consideration frequency, intensity, mode and duration. Assembles and writes home programs for patients whenever indicated, explaining the program to patients and asking for return demonstrations. Requests family participation whenever possible and indicated.
• Instructs participants in correct and safe warm-up, exercise session activities, and cool down activities.
• Provides individual and group counseling and education on health topics related to the participant?s medical status and personal needs.
• Monitors and recognizes normal and abnormal responses to the exercise sessions including but not limited to heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, and patient appearance.
• Maintains and calibrates exercise monitoring equipment. Ensures integrity and safe operation of emergency equipment.
• Ensures referrals meet regulatory guidelines and responds to insurance utilization review.
• Participates in the development and revision of policies and protocols for the program.
• Assists with preceptoring students and orientation of new personnel.
• Maintains patient records, progress reports, and discharge summaries. Communicates to physicians the patient?s plan of care, outcomes, and documentation according to requirements.
• Contributes to planning and development of programs on a regular basis through the performance improvement process.
• Maintains quality management standards to promote safe and quality patient care. Conducts and participates in emergency preparedness through department in-services and competency requirements.
• Makes program recommendations for the annual budget.
• Participates in the interviewing process for prospective employees.
• Assists in the continued professional development of the Center For Living Well staff through regular educational opportunities.

Requirements:

Education: 

• Bachelors degree in Exercise Science/Physiology

Certification/Licenses: 

• BLS and ACLS required within orientation period. ACSM, ACE, or NCSA preferred.

Skills:

• Current knowledge and/or experience in cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other chronic diseases, emergency procedures, nutrition, exercise physiology, health education, psychology, and medical and educational strategies for CAD risk factor management and COPD management.

Experience: 

• One to three years relevant experience required.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.

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