Exercise Physiologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFit_CKA in Sarasota is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program. You will prescribe exercise, provide therapy and education to patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires knowledge of clinical and technical aspects of exercise physiology, and completion of a Basic Arrhythmia course within 6 months of hire. A Bachelor’s in Exercise Science with a national certification or a Master’s in Exercise Physiology is

Qualifications

• Requires clinical and technical knowledge of exercise physiology.
• Certification eligibility within 6 months of hire date (ACSM EP-C/CEP or AACVPR/CCRP).
• Basic knowledge of arrhythmia and its clinical implications.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes exercise programs and provides therapy and education to patients.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team in the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program.
• Utilizes electronic documentation and software to coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical exercise physiology

Certification eligibility within 6 m

Arrhythmia knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Exercise Science

Master's in Exercise Physiology

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Department

HealthFit_CKA

Job Summary

Functions as an Exercise Physiologist in the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program providing exercise prescription, therapy and education to the patient. May provide additional support service as required. Care is provided to these patients via therapeutic use of self, technology and other healthcare members. Utilizes knowledge, expertise and involvement in professional activities to serve as a resource person for his/her unit.

Required Qualifications

• Require either: Graduate of Bachelor Exercise Science Degree program WITH National Certification from ACSM, EP-C or CEP, or AACVPR, CCRP (within 6 months of hire date)- OR -Graduate of Exercise Physiology Master Degree Program
• Require demonstrated knowledge of clinical and technical aspects of exercise physiology and training.
• Require successful completion of a Basic Arrhythmia course within six (6) months of hire.
• Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/