Exercise Physiologist

Prime Healthcare; Lake Arrowhead (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to join its per diem team in New Jersey. The role involves evaluating and treating Phase 2 and Phase 3 patients within a safe, evidence-based exercise program.

The position supports departmental programs under the guidance of cardiopulmonary rehab standards, with a focus on telemetry interpretation, patient education, and care coordination. Per diem schedule features daytime shifts across hospital sites.

Qualifications

• BLS (AHA) certification required at hire.
• BS in Exercise Science or related field required.
• 1–2 years hospital-based cardiac or pulmonary rehab experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform exercise physiology evaluation and treatment for Phase 2 and Phase 3 patients.
• Foster a safe and effective exercise environment and implement department programs.
• Supervise monitored and maintenance patients and manage Phase 3 cases.
• Read and interpret telemetry tracing and patient response to exercise.

Skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

BS in Exercise Science or related field

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includesCMS 5-Star Ratedhospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog \"A\" ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

Exercise physiologists perform duties as defined by the State of New Jersey and standards established by the American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American College of Sports Medicine.

This includes an exercise physiology evaluation and treatment of Phase 2 and Phase 3 patients. Fostering a safe and effective exercise environment, implementing programs established by the department and other professional duties as needed. Responsible for supervising monitored and maintenance patients. Duties include case management for the Phase 3 patients. Duties can also include initial exercise evaluation of patients with complex medical needs, initial exercise session instruction, progression of exercise prescription per protocols, and education on risk factor modification. Must be able to read and interpret telemetry tracing and patient’s response to exercise.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.


• A BS in Exercise Science or related field is required.


• 1 to 2 years of experience in a hospital based cardiac or pulmonary rehab program preferred.


• Strong written and verbal skills.


• Basic computer knowledge.

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $XX.00 to $XX.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf