Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Specialist

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to deliver cardio rehabilitation and exercise programs across the continuum of care. You will teach classes, perform fitness assessments, and develop individualized plans for patients, families, and caregivers.

Responsibilities include education on healthy lifestyles, supervising exercise programs, and applying established protocols for adolescent to geriatric rehab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• BLS (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching exercise classes, administering fitness testing and developing and implementing exercise programs within the continuum of care.
• Providing education to patients and families regarding the benefits of an exercise/healthy lifestyle.
• Able to perform supervision of exercise programs and deliver emergency medical care utilizing established protocols for adolescent, adult and geriatric cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness, or related field

Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness with concentration in cardiac health

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to deliver cardio rehabilitation and exercise programs across the continuum of care. You will teach classes, perform fitness assessments, and develop individualized plans for patients, families, and caregivers.

Responsibilities include education on healthy lifestyles, supervising exercise programs, and applying established protocols for adolescent to geriatric rehab.