Exercise Physiologist

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for PRN Day shifts to deliver cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services. You will establish personalized exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment and safety protocols, and conduct functional fitness testing within a multidisciplinary team.

You will participate in risk stratification, ECG monitoring, and education, ensuring safe program progression and adherence to AACVPR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (as stated)
• 12 months relevant experience with secondary prevention populations or ≥120 hr internship in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• Course-work in exercise prescription, anatomy/physiology and human movement
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification
• Certified Personal Trainer/Exercise Specialist or Certified Exercise Specialist within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for program eligibility and appropriateness
• Deliver Phase I care following departmental policy
• Manage Phase II outcomes per AACVPR recommendations
• Risk stratify patients to tailor exercise and education plans
• Monitor ECG, hemodynamics and patient safety during exercise sessions
• Assist patients in goal setting and outcomes management

Skills

ECG interpretation

Exercise prescription

Patient education

BLS/CPR

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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.