Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Community Health Network (Indianapolis); Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indiana is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients, ensuring safe and supervised exercise sessions and monitoring progress.

The role requires ACLS, a BS in Exercise Science and Wellness, and experience in cardiac rehab; EPC preferred. You will educate patients on lifestyle changes and help optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Wellness, required.
• ACLS certification, required.
• Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC), preferred.
• Six months of experience in a cardiac rehabilitation facility, required.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, dysrhythmias and identification of life threatening electrocardiogram changes.
• Knowledge of role of lifestyle modification in lowering cardiovascular risk factors.
• Ability to physically facilitate and support patients participating in the rehabilitation program in performance of exercise, by demonstration, as needed.
• Provides instructional activities targeting cardiac and pulmonary risk factor reduction and healthy lifestyle promotion.
• Facilitates psychological adjustment to lifestyle changes.
• Periodically reviews progress of each participant and adjusts the plan of care accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients with safe, monitored exercise.
• Instruct patients on proper exercise technique and monitor responses during sessions.

Skills

ACLS

EPC (Ex Physiologist Cert)

Cardiac rehab

Experience in rehab facility

Knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary anatomy

Lifestyle modification knowledge

Demonstrated exercise instruction

Progress review & care plan adjustment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness

Job description

Community Health Network in Indiana is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients, ensuring safe and supervised exercise sessions and monitoring progress.

The role requires ACLS, a BS in Exercise Science and Wellness, and experience in cardiac rehab; EPC preferred. You will educate patients on lifestyle changes and help optimize rehabilitation outcomes.