Exercise Physiologist

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for PRN Day shifts to provide cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation services. You will create individualized exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment, and document clinical data to support optimal patient outcomes.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop goals, ensure safety, and apply AACVPR guidelines across all phases of care, contributing to a positive, high-quality work environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Exercise Science and 12 months rehab experience or 120 hr internship.
• Experience recognizing and interpreting 12-lead ECG.
• Coursework or demonstrated experience in exercise prescription, anatomy/physiology, and human movement.
• CPR certification within 14 days of hire.
• Certified Personal Trainer or Certified Exercise Specialist within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess and refer patients for program eligibility.
• Deliver Phase I care per policy.
• Intervene and track outcomes in Phase II per AACVPR.
• Risk stratification to tailor treatment and education.
• Monitor ECG, hemodynamics, safety during exercise.
• Support goal setting and outcomes management.

Skills

Exercise prescription

ECG interpretation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

BS in Exercise Science

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

PRN Days

As our Exercise Physiologist, you will provide direct, safe, and best-practice driven care primarily in cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, collaborating extensively with a multi-disciplinary team, cardiologists, and various hospital staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Every day you will establish and update individualized exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment and safety protocols, and conduct functional fitness testing and body composition analysis. You will provide essential patient and family education, supervise and monitor exercise sessions, meticulously document and maintain current clinical data and program records, adjusting treatment plans as appropriate.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a deep understanding of patient needs, consistently working collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural environment. You will effectively partner with physicians and clinical staff in goal-setting, consistently utilizing work practices aligned with safety, security, and infection control policies, all while actively contributing to a positive quality work environment.

• Screen, assess and disseminate patients for program eligibility and appropriateness.
• Evaluate and deliver Phase I care for eligible populations in accordance with departmental policy and procedures
• Assess, intervene and track outcomes in Phase II programs in line with AACVPR recommendations and core competencies.
• Risk stratification of patients to triage appropriate treatment plan, exercise prescription, program progression and education plan for all patients.
• Monitor, evaluate and manage ECG, hemodynamics and general patient safety during exercise in all phases of care.
• Assist patients in goal setting and outcomes management in accordance with AACVPR and department standards

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science Exercise and 12 months relevant experience with secondary prevention populations or ≥120 hr. Internship in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation., upon hire and
• Experience with recognition and interpretation of 12 lead and exercise ECG. and
• Documented course-work and/or demonstrated experience in exercise prescription, anatomy/physiology and human movement.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and
• Certified Personal Trainer/Exercise Speciast, within 12 - months or
• Certified Exercise Specialist, within 12 - months

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$24.00 - $25.00 /hour