Cardiac Rehab & Group Exercise Physiologist

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare Saddleback Memorial Medical Center's Fitness First department seeks a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to lead exercise prescriptions, demonstrate proper technique, and teach group classes for adult and geriatric clients in Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation. You will support nursing and respiratory staff, monitor outcomes, participate in health fairs, and contribute to Phase 2 rehab plans.

Requires Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology, BCLS, and 2+ years in Cardiac/Health Fitness;

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Cardiac or Health Fitness preferred.
• Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for clients and staff.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides education to clients, patients, and families.
• Contributes to the treatment plan of care, including Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation as needed.
• Effectively manages exercise supervision of patients in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Fitness First Members, and MemorialCare GoodLife program.
• Assists Cardiac Rehabilitation nurses with program organization, patient charts, statistics, and outcomes.
• Assists Respiratory therapists with the Pulmonary Rehabilitation exercise program.
• Teaches group exercise classes to Fitness First Members and employees as needed.
• Participates in public and corporate health fairs to promote Saddleback Medical Center.
• Maintains current knowledge in cardiovascular and pulmonary disease within the scope of practice.

Skills

Cardiac/Health Fitness experience

Communication skills

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Graduate degree

BCLS certification

EKG/Rhythm Recognition certification

ACSM Fitness Instructor Certification

Job description

MemorialCare Saddleback Memorial Medical Center's Fitness First department seeks a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to lead exercise prescriptions, demonstrate proper technique, and teach group classes for adult and geriatric clients in Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation. You will support nursing and respiratory staff, monitor outcomes, participate in health fairs, and contribute to Phase 2 rehab plans.

Requires Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology, BCLS, and 2+ years in Cardiac/Health Fitness;