Cardiac Exercise Physiologist

Legacy Health; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 39,220 - 56,082; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Tualatin, Oregon, is seeking a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist to provide rehabilitation therapy for patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases. The role involves assessing patient care, planning therapies, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

A degree in Exercise Physiology or Physical Therapy is required, along with ACLS certification. The position supports an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science.
• Experience in clinical delivery of cardiac rehab services preferred.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation therapy for cardiac and pulmonary disease patients.
• Assess, analyze, plan, and evaluate patient care.
• Participate in the health care team under supervision.

Skills

Clinical delivery of cardiac rehab services

Patient advocacy

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

M.S. or B.S. degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science

M.S. or B.S. degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

ACLS certification

ACMS certification

Job description

Overview

Every breath. Every heartbeat. Every patient. You bring compassion and expertise to cardiac rehabilitation by thoughtfully planning and delivering individualized care that supports optimal recovery. Your work reflects the Legacy mission of making life better for others, and nothing compares to seeing patients reclaim the lives they love. If this sounds like you, we invite you to join the Legacy team as a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist.

Responsibilities

• The Cardiac Exercise Physiologist is responsible for rehabilitation therapy with inpatients and outpatients with cardiac and/or pulmonary disease.
• As defined in performance standards, the Cardiac Exercise Physiologist assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care following established operating unit, cardiac rehab therapy and department standards.
• The Cardiac Exercise Physiologist participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the supervision of the Rehab Program Manager.
• Therapy is provided to patients and families integrating knowledge of the cardiac nursing process to achieve desired outcomes in appropriate and consistent collaboration with Cardiac Rehab RNs and Physical Therapists.
• Therapy is planned and coordinated in collaboration with patient/family and other members of the healthcare team to maximize patient outcomes and use of resources.
• Education is provided that facilitates recovery, self-care, health maintenance, health promotion and wellness.
• Clinical competency is demonstrated through the optimal implementation and evaluation of therapeutic processes.
• The practice of cardiac rehab therapy is demonstrated through patient advocacy and promoted through professional development and contribution to the professional growth of others.

Qualifications

Education:

• M.S. or B.S. degree from an accredited program of Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science or M.S. or B.S. degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy, with successful completion of the National Board Examination.

Experience:

• Experience in clinical delivery of cardiac rehab services preferred.

Licensure

• ACLS required.
• ACMS certification preferred.

Pay Range

USD $28.47 - USD $40.71 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you