Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Lexington Medical Center; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, and

403(b) match day one

Employer paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Short-term/Long-term disability after

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a PRN Cardiac Rehab professional for the Lexington Cardiac Rehab program. Role focuses on evaluation, coordination, and exercise education planning for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular rehab patients, emphasizing risk reduction and lifestyle modification.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, BLS certification, and experience in rehab education programs, with competency in monitoring and interpreting EKG rhythms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or related science/health field.
• BLS certification or certification within 3 months of employment (bi-annual CPR recertification).
• Advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk factors and behavior modification for cardiovascular/pulmonary rehab.
• Experience in providing individual and group educational programs promoting positive health behaviors.
• Safety and compliance training and competency maintenance for Cardiac Rehab monitoring and EKG interpretation.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, implements, documents patient progress and follow-up across Cardiac, Pulmonary and Vascular Rehab programs.
• Coordinates patient incentive programs.
• Assists in new patient evaluation, orientation and follow-up including graded exercise testing and prescription.
• Assists supervision of exercise sessions and updates exercise prescriptions as needed.
• Maintains patient records, attendance, progress notes and charges.
• Participates in patient education opportunities and CQI processes.

Skills

BLS certification

EKG rhythm interpretation

Cardiac Rehab monitoring

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology or related health field

Tools

E-Train

Job description

Lexington Health is seeking a PRN Cardiac Rehab professional for the Lexington Cardiac Rehab program. Role focuses on evaluation, coordination, and exercise education planning for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular rehab patients, emphasizing risk reduction and lifestyle modification.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, BLS certification, and experience in rehab education programs, with competency in monitoring and interpreting EKG rhythms.