Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist - Design Patient Plans

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join the Cardiac Rehab NN team in Naples, FL. The role involves exercise design, evaluation and monitoring in collaboration with respiratory therapists for individualized patient care.

The candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field, with BLS certification and ACSM certification preferred, and 1 year Cardiac Rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required.
• ACSM Certification preferred.
• 1 year Cardiac Rehab experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of cardiac disease, anatomy, physiology, risk stratification, exercise physiology and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Performs exercise design, implementation, evaluation and monitoring for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab patients.
• Collaborates with RN’s and rehab team to define goals and treatment plans.
• Develops and writes exercise prescriptions and designs regimens for participants.
• Conducts and monitors educational programs and communicates class issues to the Director.
• Assesses participants, documents activity plans, identifies risk factors and functional capacity.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/related field

BLS Certification (American Red Cross or AHA)

ACSM Certification

Job description

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join the Cardiac Rehab NN team in Naples, FL. The role involves exercise design, evaluation and monitoring in collaboration with respiratory therapists for individualized patient care.

The candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field, with BLS certification and ACSM certification preferred, and 1 year Cardiac Rehab experience is preferred.