Clinical Exercise Physiologist – Cardiopulmonary

Jobtailor; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Westerville, OH seeks a qualified clinician to provide direct patient care across cardiac, pulmonary, and PAD Rehab programs. You will complete intake evaluations, assessments, and exercise tolerance tests, and document in CareConnect.

The role emphasizes developing individualized treatment plans, progressing exercise prescriptions, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring safety and high reliability care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• 2 years of experience in cardiac, pulmonary, and/or SET for PAD rehabilitation.
• Internship in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation preferred.
• ASCM or AACVPR certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in cardiac, pulmonary, and PAD rehabilitation.
• Complete intake evaluations, clinical assessments, exercise tolerance tests, documentation, and billing.
• Develop exercise prescriptions and progression for patients.
• Manage cases with individualized treatment plans and referrals.
• Document exercise sessions, vital signs, and progression in CareConnect.
• Demonstrate and instruct strength-based exercises (hand weights, body weight, stretching).
• Monitor continuous cardiac monitoring and respond to emergencies.
• Provide inpatient Cardiac Rehab teaching during Phase I as needed.
• Coordinate care through treatment plans and communication with physicians.
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Exercise Prescription Development

Clinical Assessment

Exercise Tolerance Testing

Case Management

Cardiac Stress Testing

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

ASCM Certification

AACVPR Certification

Tools

CareConnect

Continuous Cardiac Monitoring

Job description

• Provide direct patient care for individuals enrolled in cardiac, pulmonary, and PAD SET rehabilitation
• Complete intake evaluations, clinical assessments, exercise tolerance tests, documentation, and billing
• Develop exercise prescriptions and progression for patients in all three programs
• Manage cases, including individualized treatment plans, referrals, consultations, and communication with the Medical Director or referring physician
• Circulate during exercise classes and document exercise, progression, vital signs, and other pertinent information in CareConnect
• Teach and demonstrate strength-based exercises, including hand weights, body weight, and stretching
• Monitor and troubleshoot continuous cardiac monitoring
• Provide inpatient Cardiac Rehab teaching in the hospital during Phase I when needed
• Coordinate clinical care through treatment plans, exercise prescriptions, and general healthcare coordination
• Perform duties with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization

Requirements

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field
• BLS – Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• 2 years of experience
• Experience in cardiac, pulmonary, and/or SET for PAD rehabilitation
• Internship in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• High-level problem-solving, analysis, and interpretation of clinical problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Independent decision-making skills
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Ability to document clinical care in the medical record
• ASCM or AACVPR certification desired
• Experience with cardiac stress testing desired

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care in cardiac, pulmonary, and PAD rehabilitation, with a strong focus on developing individualized treatment plans and exercise prescriptions. Proficient in clinical assessments, documentation, and emergency response within a high reliability organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Exercise Physiology
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Experience In Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Clinical Care Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Exercise Prescription Development
• Clinical Assessment
• Exercise Tolerance Testing
• Case Management
• Cardiac Stress Testing

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Active Listening
• Independent Decision-Making
• High-Level Problem-Solving
• Stress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• ASCM Certification
• AACVPR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• PAD Rehabilitation
• High Reliability Organization
• Inpatient Cardiac Rehab

Tools & Technologies

• CareConnect
• Continuous Cardiac Monitoring