Houston Methodist · 2 days ago
Senior Exercise Physiologist - PRN (VO2 Max Testing experience) Willowbrook
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Senior Exercise Physiologist to evaluate patients in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program and develop effective treatment plans. The role involves performing V02max testing and managing the day-to-day operations of the program while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
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Responsibilities
Effectively evaluates patients referred to the Cardiac Rehabilitation program, develops and implements effective, efficient, management/treatment plans
Performs V02max testing
Conducts the day to day operations of the program
Prepares and maintains the department records and documents for ongoing program accreditation with American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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
Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be a dynamic, focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results
Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner
Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills
Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to other Exercise Physiologists, helping to advance their professional practice at HM
Precepts clinical rotations, new employees, and interns, as applicable
Teaches and provides guidance to other therapists and support staff
Assists with protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service
Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes
Delivers high quality patient care as outlined in the patient’s care plan, putting the patient’s needs above all by providing a nurturing environment, continuous positive feedback and firm direction to achieve a positive outcome
Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patient’s level of function and to develop the plan of care
Performs initial evaluations on patients referred to the Cardiac Rehab program
Sets appropriate patient goals, develops effective treatment plans, and adheres to patient care and documentation timelines and guidelines per department policy and procedure
Establishes and maintains professional relationships, trust and credibility with all on the inter-professional team, assisting management with daily operations as assigned
Assisting with oversight of the work flow, caseload and patient processes and treatments for assigned team/area, ensuring quality outcomes and the safety of the patient, adjusting activities as applicable
Assesses patients regularly, monitoring progress towards treatment goals, modifying goals, plan or program as indicated
Proactively anticipates the complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and addresses for optimum outcomes
Collaborates and communicates with the inter-professional team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning
Provides safe, functionally relevant, and effective exercise treatment interventions
Assists with implementation of patient treatment protocols and best practices for patient population or practice area
Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action, supports process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety
Participates in monitoring and reporting on various quality and safety metrics for the practice area and/or department
Supports the development and implementation of initiatives to improve the patient experience
Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment, providing guidance to team members accordingly
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks for self and area(s) of responsibility/assigned team members to meet the labor productivity standards
Monitors the accuracy and completion of documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record
Enters charges for services provided, and performs charges reconciliation as applicable
Assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes by fostering a positive and constructive teaching environment, engaging co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives
Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs
Completes and updates their own individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis
Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management
Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities
Provides input with project development, implementation, evaluation, research, and where applicable, publication
Participates in or presents educational and formal training programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field of study
Four years' experience in a Cardiac Rehab Program. May consider HM employee with three years' experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing 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
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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2025-12-07
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