Night Shift Remote Implementation Manager Jobs in Oregon

Job Title: Remote Exercise Physiologist - Pulmonary Rehab (COMPLETION BONUS AVAILABLE)

Classification: 1099 Contractor

Work Structure: Fully Remote

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday: 20-30 hours per week, between 8am-10pm ET

Team: Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Reporting to: Manager of Clinical Operations

Location: United States

Compensation:  $20-$30 per patient session (30 and 60 minute sessions available)

Position Overview:

The Remote Exercise Physiologist plays a pivotal role in supporting patients enrolled in our pulmonary rehabilitation program. The role focuses on providing exercise programming, as well as helping patients navigate through the program through goal setting, progression tracking, and providing education and guidance on heart-healthy lifestyles. The Remote Exercise Physiologist will also support patients in managing their post-event recovery. The Remote Exercise Physiologist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, exercise physiologists, and dietitians to provide comprehensive care for patients in various stages of recovery.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
• Perform comprehensive health assessments of pulmonary rehab patients, including physical fitness, medical history, lifestyle habits, and psychological wellbeing.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust rehabilitation plans as needed, tracking metrics such as exercise tolerance, heart rate, and blood pressure.
2. Personalized Care:
• Work with patients on exercises for our focus populations, typically older adults with pulmonary issues (over telehealth/video conferencing platform)
• Implement exercise plans according to current professional and organization standards
• Review patients progress, evaluating compliance and patient response to exercise
• Lead group exercise sessions for individuals with similar health issues
• Update group exercise programming in collaboration with the clinical operations team and medical director
• Document all information in an accurate, concise, and timely manner
3. Behavioral Coaching:
• Offer motivation and emotional support to patients, addressing any concerns or barriers to following their rehabilitation plan.
• Utilize cognitive-behavioral strategies to help patients overcome challenges, such as anxiety, depression, or lack of motivation.
• Identify and address barriers that would hinder program completion.
4. Education and Counseling:

Provide education on cardiovascular health, nutrition, and stress management, promoting heart-healthy behaviors.

• Provide counseling on lifestyle modifications, including smoking cessation, dietary changes, stress reduction, and medication adherence.
• Promote the importance of regular attendance in the program
• Sign patients up for group education classes.
• Identify barriers to group education participation. 
1. Collaborative Care:
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and dietitians, to ensure comprehensive care for each patient.
• Provide regular updates on patient progress and challenges to the healthcare team.
2. Data Collection and Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress, and communication.
• Record relevant data for tracking and reporting on program outcomes, patient goals, and adherence to the rehab plan.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education:
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Certifications:.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• *ACSM or AACVPR Certification is a requirement - either Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP), Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C), Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) 
• Experience:
• Experience working in a clinical or rehabilitation setting, ideally with cardio-pulmonary patients.
• Experience leading Group classes or Group Fitness Instructor
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex medical information in an understandable way.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular/pulmonary disease management, exercise prescription, and behavior change techniques.
• Empathy and patience for patients with varying physical and emotional challenges.
• Other Qualities:
• Motivational and goal-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

*Note: This is a 1099 contractor position

60-Day Completion Incentive: Independent contractors who complete 60 days of services in accordance with the mutually agreed-upon service schedule will receive a one-time payment of $150, subject to the terms of the independent contractor agreement.