Job Information
Covenant Health CARDIAC EX PHYSIOLOGIST II in Lewiston, Maine
St. Mary's Health System
Position Title: Exercise Physiologist II
Position Title Specification: Cardiac Rehab
Department (s): 72910 CARDIAC REHABILITATIONS
Summary:
To implement Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation programming with Cardiac Rehab Phase II and Phase III
patients, providing education and exercise training. This includes one on one teaching with patients,
group exercise, promoting the safety and health of participants, effective communication and coordination of the program with the RNs and RT on the Team, as well as the Medical Directors.
Scope of Service:
Adult patients (16 and older) with the diagnosis of :
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Angina (chest discomfort)
Heart bypass, valve surgery, or transplantation
Angioplasty
CHF (congestive heart failure)
Risk factor modification
Cardiac Rehab Phases provided:
Phase II in the outpatient recovery phase. (3-6 months, with some ECG monitoring ).
Phase III is the improvement, conditioning phase . (3-6 months, with some ECG monitoring).
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program consists of exercising two to three times a week for one hour per
session. Morning and afternoon classes are offered. Weekly educational classes are available.
Staff includes registered nurses, and exercise specialist , and a cardiologist . Direct access is available
to dietitians, social workers, pharmacists , and other related specialties that pertain to your recovery as
a heart patient.
Position Minimum Requirements
Education/License
4 year / Bachelor's Degree
License / Certification
Experience
3-5 yrs.
Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology or related cardiovascular field .
3 years recent and relevant experience exercise physiology or cardiac rehab
Skills
ACLS
BCLS
Computer
Customer Relations
Filing
Follow verbal instructions
Grammar / Spelling
Interpersonal
Mathematical
Medical Terminology
Organizational
Read/comprehend written instructions
Telephone
Typing
Verbal
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