Lincare Holdings Inc. is hiring: Cardiopulmonary Rehab Exercise Specialist in New York
lincare holdingsNew York, NY
Lincare Holdings Inc. is hiring: Cardiopulmonary Rehab Exercise Specialist in New York
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and AudiologistsOffices of All Other Miscellaneous Health PractitionersAll Other Outpatient Care Centers
The Exercise Physiologist analyzes a patient's medical history, conducts fitness and stress tests, measures vital signs, and developsindividualized exercise prescriptions to improve the patient's overall health and aid in the recovery from variousmedical conditions according to the physicians' individualized prescription and Plan of Care.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Conducts fitness evaluations and functional assessments to identify individual needs, limitations, and anypotential risks exercise may pose
Assists in the orientation and intake of all new patients
Develops customized exercise programs based on prescribed goals, including cardiopulmonary training, strengthtraining, flexibility exercises, and rehabilitation protocols
Administers breathing exercises, dyspnea management, therapeutic exercises, psychosocial
assessment/management, work simplification strategies, and assistive technologies
Monitors progress through regular assessments, monitors heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, andoxygen saturation during exercise sessions
Identifies potential risks associated with exercise based on medical history and adjusts exercise plans accordingly
Provides patients with education on healthy lifestyle habits, nutrition, and exercise techniques to optimizetherapy results
Performs cardiopulmonary exercise tests to evaluate cardiopulmonary functions and the presence of anylimitations
Communicates assessments and updates on the patient's Plan of Care with members of the healthcare team andreferring physicians
Documents accurate and complete clinical information in the patient's medical record
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures forsafety management and infection control
Schedules patient's appointments for diagnostic and respiratory care services
Qualifications. Education
Bachelor'sDegreein Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field with
a concentration in cardiopulmonary health Required
Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field with
a concentration in cardiopulmonary health Preferred
Work Experience Minimum of 1-3 years of applicable experience Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitieswork productively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team
Licenses and Certifications:
American College of Sports Medicine("ACSM") certification as exercisephysiologist Required
Current certification in basic life supportwith advanced life support certification
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Level
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Location
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Industry
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Posted
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