Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist — Stress Testing

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cardiac Rehabilitation is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support four Cardiac Rehab locations in the Charlotte, NC region. You will coordinate and perform exercise stress tests, assess patient suitability, and educate patients on risk factor modification as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires ACSM-CEP certification or eligibility, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and a minimum of one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology required
• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology preferred
• ACSM CEP certification or eligible to test required; ACLS within 6 months of hire
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required; stress testing experience preferred
• One year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform exercise and pharmacological stress testing per ACSM/AHA/ACC guidelines
• Assess contraindications by reviewing current health data and coordinating with Cardiologist
• Explain procedures, verify orders, and ensure patient identity
• Assist with transferring patients and adapt positioning for safety and performance
• Recognize ECG changes and respond to abnormal results promptly
• Communicate findings to physicians and clinical staff; respond to emergencies
• Cross-train with related staff as needed

Skills

Exercise stress testing

Cardiac rehabilitation

Patient education

Risk factor modification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology (preferred)

Tools

ACSM-CEP certification

ACLS in 6 months

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Atrium Health Cardiac Rehabilitation is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support four Cardiac Rehab locations in the Charlotte, NC region. You will coordinate and perform exercise stress tests, assess patient suitability, and educate patients on risk factor modification as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires ACSM-CEP certification or eligibility, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and a minimum of one year of related experience.