Exercise Physiologist

TidalHealth; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to support patients recovering from cardiac conditions. This role involves exercise therapy, patient education, and participation in rehabilitation programs, offering a chance to make a significant impact on patient recovery.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

On-site Childcare

Qualifications

• Minimum two to five years experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Experience in formulating exercise prescriptions and knowledge of cardiac medications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for exercise, education, and lifestyle modifications for patients.
• Involvement in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and administering exercise therapy.

Skills

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Exercise Physiology

Patient Education

EKG Interpretation

Exercise Prescription

Education

MS in Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness/Exercise Physiology

Job description

Why work at TidalHealth?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers a wide array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care, and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.

Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Position Summary

The Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for exercise, education, and lifestyle modifications for patients recovering from myocardial infarction, open heart surgery, PTCI, stent, other interventional strategies for CAD, and those diagnosed with coronary artery disease. These applications extend to other patient populations (e.g., COPD, CHF, diabetes) and asymptomatic adults. Responsibilities also include involvement in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, administering patient education, and exercise therapy for outpatient services. Inventory management, medication distribution/delivery may be required.

Position Requirements

• MS in Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness/Exercise Physiology - Exercise Science
• AHA, BLS certification required
• American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification required or willing to complete within two years of employment
• ACLS certification required or willing to complete within one year of employment

Experience

• Minimum two to five years experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation - inpatient and outpatient settings
• Three to six years graduate experience in a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adult Fitness setting
• Experience in formulating exercise prescriptions from exercise tolerance tests, knowledge of cardiac medications and effects on exercise performance
• Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, assessment of Phase I patients, exercise appropriateness, EKG interpretation
• Practical skills in modifying exercise programs for individual needs and presenting information to patients and families
• Experience conducting submaximal and maximal exercise tolerance testing
• Leading group warm-up sessions
• Strong knowledge in cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology, ACSM guidelines, and EKG interpretation
• Metabolic testing experience is a plus
• Confidence working with adults and good personnel interaction skills required

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, rotating Saturday; rotating day shift
• Occasional work for special events
• Hours based on work demand, minimum 40 hours/week, salary position

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits if working at least 72 hours per pay period (full-time), 36 hours (part-time), or 30 hours/week on weekends
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, on-site childcare, and a credit union.