Cardiopulmonary Rehab: Exercise Physiologist

Virtua Health; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a skilled professional to participate in the cardiopulmonary rehab program, focusing on supervised exercise testing and patient counseling.

The role covers planning, testing (treadmill, nuclear, pharmacologic stress tests, and stress echocardiography), interpreting EKGs, and ensuring patient safety while delivering individualized exercise prescriptions within the PAD program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in hospital or fitness setting
• B.S. in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science from an accredited school or university
• M.S. preferred in cardiac setting
• ACLS certification and completion of an EKG course; ACSM certification preferred
• Specialized training in cardiovascular disease or cardiac unit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge in exercise physiology and cardiology EKG; advise staff
• Perform routine stress tests (Bruce protocol, Modified Bruce protocol, Nuclear stress tests, and stress echo) for outpatients; monitor vitals
• Evaluate and document patient outcomes; support performance improvement projects
• Interpret rest and exercise EKGs; assess functional capacity and blood pressure response
• Assist with case management and individualized treatment plans for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab patients
• Chart review before cardiac testing; coordinate physician orders as needed
• Explain exams to patients and answer questions; liaison with Biomed for equipment upkeep

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Patient safety management

Education

B.S. in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science

M.S. preferred in cardiac setting

ACLS certification

EKG course completion

ACSM certification preferred

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a skilled professional to participate in the cardiopulmonary rehab program, focusing on supervised exercise testing and patient counseling.

The role covers planning, testing (treadmill, nuclear, pharmacologic stress tests, and stress echocardiography), interpreting EKGs, and ensuring patient safety while delivering individualized exercise prescriptions within the PAD program.