Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist - PRN Days

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is hiring an Exercise Physiologist for PRN Days to deliver cardiac and pulmonary rehab with a multidisciplinary team. You will tailor exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment, and perform functional testing while maintaining accurate clinical records.

You will assess eligibility, deliver Phase I care, monitor Phase II outcomes, and ensure safety during sessions, aligning with AACVPR standards and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with 12 months relevant experience or 120 hr internship in cardiopulmonary rehab.
• Experience recognizing and interpreting 12-lead ECGs and exercise ECG.
• Coursework in exercise prescription, anatomy/physiology and human movement.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days of hire.
• Certified Personal Trainer/Exercise Specialist within 12 months.
• Certified Exercise Specialist within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess and refer patients for program eligibility.
• Deliver Phase I care per departmental policy.
• Assess and track outcomes in Phase II per AACVPR.
• Risk stratify patients for treatment plans and progression.
• Monitor ECG, hemodynamics and safety during exercise.
• Assist patients in goal setting and outcomes management.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Exercise prescription

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

CPR certification

Job description

CommonSpirit Memorial is hiring an Exercise Physiologist for PRN Days to deliver cardiac and pulmonary rehab with a multidisciplinary team. You will tailor exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment, and perform functional testing while maintaining accurate clinical records.

You will assess eligibility, deliver Phase I care, monitor Phase II outcomes, and ensure safety during sessions, aligning with AACVPR standards and infection control policies.