Exercise Physiologist

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join our team in a full time position to work within the division of Pediatric Cardiology. Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients. This position will support the department by providing clinical care as part of our Exercise Team.

In this role, you will be part of the Pediatric Cardiology team and have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with a passion for helping others and a deep understanding of exercise physiology.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. Columbia University offers a range of benefits to help you and your dependents stay healthy, build long-term financial security, meet educational and professional goals, and more. Explore your options for Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate exercise studies in accordance with current standards.
• Assess a patient's medical history and fitness level.
• Ability to take manual blood pressures.
• Perform basic interpretation of electrocardiogram.
• Prepare medical necessity reports.
• Coordinate with the interpreting physician for results.
• Work with the clinical team and scheduling personnel to accurately and appropriately order exercise studies.
• Responsible for working with administrative staff about communication for appropriate patient preparation.
• Responsible for laboratory compliance with all NYS and NYC codes and meeting all the standards of the ACC, ACSM, AHA position papers on Cardiopulmonary Exercise testing in the pediatric and adolescents age groups.
• Maintain quality control of equipment.
• Participate in research studies.
• Data entry in Excel Worksheets.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus four years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science / Physiology / Applied Physiology / Kinesiology.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in clinical exercise testing and/or cardiac rehabilitation.
• Certifications: ACSM certified clinical exercise physiologist and Basic Life Support.
• Within the first six months of work, the candidate must acquire the following certifications:
  
  
  
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training
  • Pediatric Life Support Training
  
  
  
  
• Experience working with children.
• Experience with physiological measurements in children and young adults with various medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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