Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist - Flexible Schedule

Piedmont; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, GA, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to lead rehab programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients, deliver education to patients and families, and supervise exercise sessions within the continuum of care. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field; a Master's in the field with a cardiac health concentration is preferred.

BCLS is required and ACLS within 90 days. No previous experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field is required.
• Master's degree with concentration in cardiac health is preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Teach exercise classes and administer fitness testing.
• Develop and implement exercise programs within the continuum of care.
• Educate patients and families on benefits of an exercise/healthy lifestyle and supervise programs including emergency care per protocol for cardiac/pulmonary rehab patients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness or related field

Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance with concentration in cardiac health

Job description

Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, GA, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to lead rehab programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients, deliver education to patients and families, and supervise exercise sessions within the continuum of care. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field; a Master's in the field with a cardiac health concentration is preferred.

BCLS is required and ACLS within 90 days. No previous experience is required.