Covenant Health

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist

PRN/OCC, Hours and shifts vary

Fort Loudoun Medical Center is equipped with a team of more than 200 doctors in more than 29 specialty areas. Our 87,000-square-foot hospital features advanced technology, including state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Diagnostic X-Rays and Women’s Imaging Services, as well as Nuclear Medicine technology unique to our surrounding counties. The physicians, staff and volunteers of Fort Loudoun Medical Center are dedicated to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

Position Summary:

Implement and supervise individualized exercise reconditioning programs for adults with chronic medical conditions.

Recruiter: Brittany Partello || bpartell@covhlth.com || (865) 374-5363

• Initially assess patient and develop plan of exercise prescription with input from the multidiscipline team.
• Prepare and adjust prescriptions in accordance with rate of perceived exertion, heart rate response, and physician recommendations on a regular basis.
• Review exercise intensity and duration in order to update patients and physicians on progress toward goals.
• Assist with pre and post exercise blood glucose testing in order to evaluate glycemic response to exercise in diabetic population.
• Demonstrate exercise equipment to patients including correct body position, safe use of equipment, and setting intensity.
• Observe patients closely during exercise and report any inappropriate responses to exercise. Terminate exercise as needed.
• Demonstrate self-pulse technique, rate of perceived exertion, talk test and target heart rate information for patients’ use with all exercise.
• Document initial and daily assessment information into patient record.
• Review patients’ progress with staff during staff meetings.
• Present group and individual education sessions on home exercise, benefits of exercise, stretching, nutrition, and related topics. 
• Maintain exercise equipment by calibrating and cleaning on a regular basis. Orders and schedules repair of equipment.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:           

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:         

None

Licensure Requirements:     

Must have and maintain ACSM certification as an exercise physiologist (EP-C), AACVPR certified cardiac rehab professional (CCRP), or AACVPR certified pulmonary rehab professional (PRC) within 12 months of hire. CPR required.