Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardio Pulmonary Rehab - AM (012)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine seeks a Clinical Exercise Physiologist for Cardio Pulmonary Rehab. This role focuses on assessing and providing rehabilitative care to patients, requiring a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and specific certifications. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment within a nationally recognized medical center.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist or Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional.
• Experience in a clinical setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide multidisciplinary rehabilitative care to cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Evaluate patient's exercise, educational, and behavioral needs.
• Lead exercise prescription and progression for individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Patient assessment

Rehabilitative care

Education

Masters degree in Exercise Physiology

Job description

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardio Pulmonary Rehab - AM (012)

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Pay Range: $43,890.00 - $71,320.00 / year

• Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
  
  

Compensation :

Pay Range: $43,890.00 - $71,320.00 / year

• Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
  
  

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
  
  

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

General Responsibilities:

To provide multidisciplinary rehabilitative care to the cardiac and pulmonary clinical patient population. To assess patient’s exercise, educational and behavioral needs. To be responsible for the evaluation of patient condition to include, but not limited to, strength and endurance, flexibility, and teaching to reduce falls through balancing routines. To work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment to include, medical directors, registered nurses, dietitians, respiratory therapy and other exercise physiologists in establishing rehabilitation goals and implementing individualized treatment plans. To assume a leadership role within multidisciplinary team as an exercise specialist guiding exercise prescription and progression, and designating specified exercise modalities for patient population through individual assessment. To be responsible for the understanding and pursuit of program performance metrics to ensure best outcomes with each patient. To respond to the unique needs of all patients ages young adult through geriatric.

Masters degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently certified by either American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) as Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP). If maintaining an active CCRP certification, completion of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate by AACVPR is encouraged, but not required.

Primary Location

UAB Hospital

Job Category

Cardiology Imaging

Organization

702400000 Cardiovascular Imaging

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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