Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist (Per Diem)

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiac Wellness/Rehab team on a part-time, day-shift basis. The role coordinates the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and develops exercise prescriptions for adult cardiac rehab patients.

You will perform patient assessments, create individualized exercise plans, monitor progress, and educate on multi-phase rehab and prevention programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program of Exercise Physiology is required.
• Specialization in Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2 years experience in hospital-based Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Programs preferred.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessment.
• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Monitor patients’ exercise programs.
• Educate patients on multi-phase cardiac rehabilitation and related prevention programs.
• Assist in research/grant projects related to exercise science and prevention.
• Assist in metabolic exercise stress testing for high-risk adults in the Exercise Lab.

Skills

BLS certification

Exercise leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology

Master’s degree preferred

ACSM/ACKS certification preferred

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiac Wellness/Rehab team on a part-time, day-shift basis. The role coordinates the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and develops exercise prescriptions for adult cardiac rehab patients.

You will perform patient assessments, create individualized exercise plans, monitor progress, and educate on multi-phase rehab and prevention programs.