Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist: Transforming Recovery

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with employer match

Paid Time Off

Parental and military leave

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Life Insurance

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC is hiring an Exercise Physiologist for the Cardiac Rehab Department. This full-time, day-shift role supports education and exercise therapy for cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.

Requires a bachelor’s in Kinesiology or Exercise Science; master’s preferred, with BLS within 90 days and ACLS within one year. EKG/Telemetry experience is required; cardiopulmonary exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Kinesiology or Exercise Science required; Master’s preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire; ACLS within 1 year.
• Experience with EKG/Telemetry and cardiopulmonary care preferred.
• Experience in cardiac rehab and patient assessment/testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement education and exercise therapy for rehab patients.
• Collect data for initial patient assessment and develop exercise plans.
• Educate on lifestyle modification for Phase I and II rehab.
• Monitor patients during exercise and adjust plans as needed.
• Provide ongoing education and support to patients and families.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry experience

Cardiac rehab knowledge

Data collection and assessment

Education

Bachelor in Kinesiology or Exercise Science

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC is hiring an Exercise Physiologist for the Cardiac Rehab Department. This full-time, day-shift role supports education and exercise therapy for cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.

Requires a bachelor’s in Kinesiology or Exercise Science; master’s preferred, with BLS within 90 days and ACLS within one year. EKG/Telemetry experience is required; cardiopulmonary exposure preferred.