Exercise Physiologist

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

St. David's Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation by designing and supervising exercise programs tailored to each patient's needs.

You will evaluate health, administer stress tests, and create individualized prescriptions to improve fitness, endurance, and recovery while maintaining room setup and sanitation and collaborating with the cardiac rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field required.
• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• BLS certification required by St. David’s Healthcare policy.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of start date per policy.
• Exercise Specialist Certification or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate overall health of patients with focus on cardiovascular function and metabolism.
• Administer exercise stress tests and other evaluation tools.
• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions to increase fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility.
• Reevaluate patients’ progress during medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation.
• Assist with setting up the exercise room, equipment and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing exercise room and equipment.

Skills

Cardiac rehab

Exercise prescription

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Exercise Physiologist today with St. David's Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As an Exercise Physiologist, you will be responsible for providing physical conditioning, reconditioning, risk factor reduction and education through exercise prescription, supervised exercise, and educational programs in Cardiac Rehabilitation. You will work independently and/or in conjunction with other cardiac rehabilitation team members under the direction of a registered nurse to provide an individualized program tailored to each patient’s particular needs.

• You will evaluate the overall health of patients, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
• You will administer exercise stress tests and other evaluation tools.
• You will develop individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility.
• You will reevaluate patients’ progress during their medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation.
• You will assist with setting up the exercise room, equipment and supplies.
• You will assist with cleaning and sanitizing exercise room and equipment.

Job Requirements

Experience

• Previous experience in cardiac rehab setting – preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field
• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) require as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• New hires will have 6 months from start date to obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Exercise Specialist Certification or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist – preferred

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center. St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.