Cardiac Rehab Clinical Leader & Exercise Specialist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Cardiac Rehab Specialist to join the Methodist Hospital team. This full-time hourly position designs and oversees physician-ordered exercise and lifestyle programs for patients with cardiovascular and related chronic conditions.

You will assess patient needs, prescribe individualized exercise plans, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• ACSM CEP and/or AACVPR CCRP credential preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
• Strong ECG interpretation skills and advanced knowledge of exercise physiology in clinical populations.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and oversees physician-ordered exercise and lifestyle programs for cardiovascular and chronic disease patients.
• Provides clinical leadership and mentors Exercise Science staff and students.
• Educates patients and caregivers on nutrition, risk factors, and behavior change.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to align care strategies.
• Supports research, community outreach, and graded exercise testing.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Exercise physiology

Clinical leadership

Team mentorship

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field

ACSM-CEP certification (preferred)

AACVPR CCRP certification (preferred)

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a Cardiac Rehab Specialist to join the Methodist Hospital team. This full-time hourly position designs and oversees physician-ordered exercise and lifestyle programs for patients with cardiovascular and related chronic conditions.

You will assess patient needs, prescribe individualized exercise plans, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.