Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is hiring a Cardiac Rehab Therapist to provide expert clinical exercise Physiologist services in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess, evaluate, and prescribe safe exercise programs for patients recovering from heart events or cardiac disease, with a focus on heart-rate guided activities and risk-factor modification.

The role requires ACLS and BCLS within 30 days, a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, and at least 1 year

Qualifications

• ACLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• BCLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a cardiac rehab setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hemodynamic responses during exercise.
• Develop suitable exercises at an appropriate heart rate range.
• Teach patient independent exercise habits.
• Provide information on cardiac risk factor modification and positive lifestyle change.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias.
• Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times.
• Be courteous with patients, co-workers, family members, physicians, and the general public.
• Handle confidential information regarding patient records.
• Pass competency checklists for all responsibilities outlined by the departmental/program policy.
• Participate and promote positive team interactions to ensure patient care and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Skills

ACLS within 30 days

BCLS within 30 days

Cardiac rehab experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is hiring a Cardiac Rehab Therapist to provide expert clinical exercise Physiologist services in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess, evaluate, and prescribe safe exercise programs for patients recovering from heart events or cardiac disease, with a focus on heart-rate guided activities and risk-factor modification.

The role requires ACLS and BCLS within 30 days, a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, and at least 1 year