Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to deliver direct care in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, ensuring safe, supervised exercise and patient education. You will work with patients to restore functional capacity through evidence-based exercise prescriptions, while monitoring responses and adjusting plans as needed.

Required ACLS, 6 months of rehab experience, and a BS in Exercise Science; EPC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• ACLS is required.
• Six months of experience in cardiac rehabilitation facility is required.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, dysrhythmias and identification of life threatening electrocardiogram changes.
• Knowledge of lifestyle modification to lower cardiovascular risk factors.
• Ability to facilitate and support patients in performing prescribed exercises.
• Provides instructional activities targeting cardiac/pulmonary risk factor reduction and healthy lifestyle promotion.
• Facilitates psychological adjustment to lifestyle changes.
• Periodically reviews progress and adjusts the care plan.

Responsibilities

• Exercise Physiologist provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients for restoring functional capacity by assuring safe and appropriate instruction in monitored exercise.

Skills

ACLS

Cardiac rehab experience

Exercise physiology knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness

Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC)

Job description

Community Health Network is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to deliver direct care in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, ensuring safe, supervised exercise and patient education. You will work with patients to restore functional capacity through evidence-based exercise prescriptions, while monitoring responses and adjusting plans as needed.

Required ACLS, 6 months of rehab experience, and a BS in Exercise Science; EPC certification is preferred.