Clinical Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Nch Healthcare System Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exercise Physiologist in Naples will design and implement exercise programs for cardiac rehab patients, evaluate progress and provide individualized prescriptions in collaboration with the Cardiac Rehab team.

You will participate in committees and quality improvement efforts, educate patients, document plans, and assist in transitions to home exercise while following ACSM guidelines. Bachelor's degree and BLS are required; ACSM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• BLS certification required.
• ACSM certification preferred.
• 1 year of cardiac rehab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiac disease, physiology, risk stratification and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and monitor exercise programs for cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.
• Collaborate with RNs and rehab team to set goals and treatment plans.
• Develop and write patient exercise prescriptions.
• Conduct and monitor educational programs and report issues to the director.
• Create activity plans aligned with patient goals and health status.
• Assess participants, document plans, and identify risk factors.
• Develop discharge plans with follow-up and home exercise program.
• Monitor clinical responses and adjust exercise per guidelines.
• Facilitate phase I to II transitions and follow-up calls.

Skills

Cardiac rehab

Exercise prescription

Risk stratification

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

BLS Certification

ACSM Certification (preferred)

1 year Cardiac Rehab experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Exercise Physiologist in Naples will design and implement exercise programs for cardiac rehab patients, evaluate progress and provide individualized prescriptions in collaboration with the Cardiac Rehab team.

You will participate in committees and quality improvement efforts, educate patients, document plans, and assist in transitions to home exercise while following ACSM guidelines. Bachelor's degree and BLS are required; ACSM certification preferred.