Sr. Exercise Physiologist (PRN) - Willowbrook

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Exercise Physiologist position effectively evaluates patients referred to the Cardiac Rehabilitation program, develops and implements effective, efficient, management/treatment plans. This position assumes additional responsibilities, which support the growth and professional development of the individual, Department and Houston Methodist. This program operates very independently and the Senior Exercise Physiologist position conducts the day to day operations of the program. This position prepares and maintains the department records and documents for ongoing program accreditation with American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilation. The Senior Exercise Physiologist position participates in the Cardio-Vascular surgery program as well as the planning and implementation of the Cardiac Rehab program as an ongoing part of the CV program.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) OR
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) within 90 days

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage conflict etc.

• Track analytic data

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. With 358 licensed beds, Houston Methodist Willowbrook is committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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