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Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.

Title: Exercise Physiologist II - Vassar Brothers Cardiac Rehab - Poughkeepsie, NY. Full Time/40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Summary: Works under the direction of the Medical Directors and Supervisor of both Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Assists patients with their exercise programs to include the performance of health risk assessments, exercise testing, program guidelines and education with patients. Responsible for patient preparation, testing, data analysis, and report generation for cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) program.

Responsibilities:

1. Develops, coordinates and implements exercise related programs specific to each patientï¿½s needs, following American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Guidelines. Creates a safe environment for learning that promotes a patient's understanding of the disease process and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

2. Monitors, interprets, and documents EKG rhythms during cardiac rehab. Reports atypical signs and symptoms as well as significant EKG changes to cardiologist.

3. Educates and instructs patients during exercise class to provide educational materials and ensuring safe, appropriate use of equipment and execution of activities.

4. Conducts cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), as well as 6-minute walk tests accurately collecting, analyzing, and recording data during exercise testing.

5. Manages CPET program by preforming CPET testing. Prepares and finalizes reports for physicians and other healthcare professional. In collaboration with physician, analyzes CPET data to identify abnormalities and/or trends.

6. Monitors, interprets, and documents heart rate and O2 saturations during pulmonary rehab exercise. Reports untoward signs and symptoms to pulmonologist. Instructs and leads weight and strength training class for pulmonary rehab.

7. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.

8. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

9. Performs other duties as required.

Other Information:

Required Education & Experience:

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a cardiac rehabilitation environment.
Strong organization and customer service skills.
Proficient in EKG telemetry reading.
BLS and ACLS Certification.

Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly

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