Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist - Part Time

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Exercise Physiologist to support Cardiac Rehabilitation. The role involves coordinating and performing exercise and pharmacological stress tests as part of a multidisciplinary cardiology team.

You will assess patients for contraindications, explain procedures, and ensure safety during testing, with opportunities to cross-train across locations in the Charlotte region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology is required.
• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology is preferred.
• ACSM-CEP is preferred and required for stress testing.
• BLS HCP from AHA is required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire; stress testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing per ACSM/AHA/ACC guidelines.
• Assess patient for contraindications by reviewing H&P, labs, prior tests; coordinate with Cardiologist.
• Explain procedure, verify order and patient identity.
• Assist with transferring patients and positioning for safety and performance.
• Recognize ECG changes and arrhythmias pre-, during-, post-test for safe results.
• Communicate abnormal results to physician and staff; respond to emergencies.
• Cross-train with related staff as needed.

Skills

Cardiac stress testing

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology

ACSM-CEP certification

BLS HCP certification

ACLS certification within 6 months

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Exercise Physiologist to support Cardiac Rehabilitation. The role involves coordinating and performing exercise and pharmacological stress tests as part of a multidisciplinary cardiology team.

You will assess patients for contraindications, explain procedures, and ensure safety during testing, with opportunities to cross-train across locations in the Charlotte region.