Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist - Part Time

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Phillipsburg, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a part-time Exercise Physiologist to oversee cardiovascular rehabilitation at the Warren Campus.

The role includes designing individualized treatment plans, supervising exercise sessions, and educating patients on risk factor modification and lifestyle changes. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, cardiopulmonary rehab experience, and relevant certifications (BLS; ACLS preferred).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field required.
• One-year clinical experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation preferred.
• ACSM CEP, or ACSM RCEP, or AACVPR Certification preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
• Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition required.
• American Heart Association ACLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physician prescribed exercise and ensures adherence to the treatment plan.
• Tailors risk factor modification and lifestyle counseling for cardiovascular health.
• Conducts psychosocial assessment of patients.
• Adjusts treatment plans based on progress and cardiovascular fitness.
• Completes 30-day plan reviews with physician sign-off.
• Performs new patient evaluations including medical history and goals.
• Educates patients on cardiovascular risk factor modification and lifestyle changes.
• Monitors ECG and interprets rhythm during sessions.
• Documents progress, exercise type, duration, intensity, and adverse events.

Skills

ECG rhythm interpretation

Patient education

Education

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology

ACSM CEP/RCEP or AACVPR Certification

American Heart Association BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

ECG monitoring equipment

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a part-time Exercise Physiologist to oversee cardiovascular rehabilitation at the Warren Campus.

The role includes designing individualized treatment plans, supervising exercise sessions, and educating patients on risk factor modification and lifestyle changes. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, cardiopulmonary rehab experience, and relevant certifications (BLS; ACLS preferred).