Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist (PRN Days)

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for PRN Day shifts to deliver cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. You will establish personalized exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment and safety protocols, and conduct functional fitness testing within a multidisciplinary team.

You will participate in risk stratification, ECG monitoring, and education, ensuring safe program progression and adherence to AACVPR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (as stated)
• 12 months relevant experience with secondary prevention populations or ≥120 hr internship in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• Course-work in exercise prescription, anatomy/physiology and human movement
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification
• Certified Personal Trainer/Exercise Specialist or Certified Exercise Specialist within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for program eligibility and appropriateness
• Deliver Phase I care following departmental policy
• Manage Phase II outcomes per AACVPR recommendations
• Risk stratify patients to tailor exercise and education plans
• Monitor ECG, hemodynamics and patient safety during exercise sessions
• Assist patients in goal setting and outcomes management

Skills

ECG interpretation

Exercise prescription

Patient education

BLS/CPR

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for PRN Day shifts to deliver cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. You will establish personalized exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment and safety protocols, and conduct functional fitness testing within a multidisciplinary team.

You will participate in risk stratification, ECG monitoring, and education, ensuring safe program progression and adherence to AACVPR guidelines.