Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

The primary purpose of the position is delivery of care to Veterans for a Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation program, modeled after traditional outpatient cardiac rehabilitation services. The Physiologists is responsible for the assessment, development and implementaion of an exercise treatment plan in a telephone-based cardiac rehabilitation program.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides education to maximize the patient's awareness of the importance of regular exercise, stress management, nutritional counseling, smoking cessation counseling and overall guidance in terms of adapting a heart healthy lifestyle Develops specific and individualized exercise programs and educates participants regarding exercise tolerance, indications/contraindications, safety and limits as well as monitors the patient's response to exercise Screens and enrolls patients into the program, conducts medical history assessment, and arranges initial and follow-up appointments Interprets physician treatment plans and evaluates patients using standard and nonstandard procedures and techniques appropriate for diagnosis to establish a baseline funciton Monitors patient use of home equipment and their physical response to exercise, including documentation of adverse events Develops and implements ongoing, individualized therapy treatment programs that includes measurable or time specific goals Evaluates daily activity and symptom log maintained by patient to modify and optimize exercise plan Performs administrative duties in support of Cardiac Rehabilitation program Compiles and submits progress, participation and status reports Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

IMPORTANT: Due to the Basic Education Requirement, a transcript must be submitted with your application. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.