Exercise Physiologist

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits on Day 1

Mission-driven team environment

Full Time - 40 hrs - Days

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT, is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiac Wellness/Rehab team. You will assess patients, develop individualized exercise prescriptions, monitor programs, and contribute to patient education across multi-phase cardiac rehab and community outreach programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day operations, supporting research projects in exercise science, and performing metabolic exercise stress tests for high-risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology required.
• Cardiac rehabilitation specialization preferred; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of hospital-based cardiac rehab experience preferred.
• Current AHA BLS certificate.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ECG, cardiovascular assessment, and cardiac pharmacology.
• Exercise leadership and patient teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing exercise prescriptions for adult cardiac rehab patients.
• Provide education on exercise and health promotion for diverse populations.
• Work independently in the exercise lab to prepare patients for tests and perform tests under supervision.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a positive, cooperative work environment.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Patient education

Team collaboration

Exercise leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ECG testing equipment

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is looking for an Exercise Physiologist to join our mission‑drive Cardiac Wellness/Rehab team.

This position is responsible for patient assessment, development of individualized exercise prescriptions, monitoring of exercise programs, contributing to program development and patient education for patients of the multi‑phase cardiac rehabilitation and related community outreach primary/secondary prevention programs in the Section of Cardiology. The Exercise Physiologist coordinates the day‑to‑day operations of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and is also involved in research/grant projects as they relate to exercise science, and primary and secondary prevention and provides assistance in the performance of metabolic exercise stress tests to a high‑risk adult population in the Exercise Lab.

What you will do:

• Assists in developing appropriate exercise prescriptions and treatment regimen for an adult population of cardiac rehab patients
• Provides comprehensive education regarding exercise and overall health promotion for normal and high risk populations
• Functions independently in the exercise laboratory to prepare patients for various forms of exercise testing and perform the exercise tests under the supervision of the cardiologist.
• Interacts in a positive manner with colleagues and creates a collaborative work environment. Initiates open communication, conveys positive intent, offers assistance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program of Exercise Physiology Required
• Specialization in Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2 years' experience in providing clinical support and program development in a hospital-based Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Program preferred.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certificate.
• ACSM and ACLS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrocardiography; assessment of cardiovascular status; knowledge of cardiac pharmacology.
• Exercise leadership and patient teaching skills.

Highlights

• Great Benefits on Day #1
• Mission-Driven Team Environment
• Full Time - 40 hrs - Days

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

EOE including disability/veteran