Exercise Physiologist

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to provide comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation services. You will assess patients, design and monitor individualized exercise prescriptions, and promote heart health through education and community outreach.

The role requires a Bachelor's in exercise science with 1 year of rehab experience; CPR and ACSM certification are preferred. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential for patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or fitness-related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in exercise planning, supervision and counseling with cardiac rehab patients preferred.
• ACSM Exercise Specialist certification preferred with experience or training; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop patient exercise prescriptions.
• Provide exercise planning, counseling and monitoring to patients.
• Schedule cardiac rehab sessions.
• Perform assessments for patient evaluations and treatment plans.
• Ensure all patients receive professional customer-focused service.
• Coordinate with supervisor for maintenance of rehab equipment.
• Assist with evaluation and recommendation of new equipment.
• Promote benefits of Cardiac Rehab with physicians and community.
• Teach education classes for patients.
• Assist with outcome measurements.
• Adhere to AACVPR standards.

Skills

Exercise planning

Supervision

Counseling

ACSM Certification

CPR certification

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the provision of services for cardiac rehabilitation in compliance with standards of practice for Cardiac Rehab. Based on the patient’s individual need, the Exercise Physiologist must guide interventions for restoring functional capacity, reducing coronary artery disease risk factors, and promoting behaviors that lead to maintenance of healthy and social independence. Responsible for evaluating and prescribing safe exercise prescriptions, and leading appropriate exercises for each patient’s exercise session.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing patient’s exercise prescriptions.
• Provides exercise planning, counseling and monitoring to patients.
• Responsible for scheduling cardiac rehab session.
• Perform necessary assessments for patient evaluations and treatment plans.
• Ensure that all patients receive professional customer focused service.
• Demonstrates and establishes an atmosphere of excellent customer service.
• Coordinates with supervisor for arranging maintenance for all Cardiac Rehab equipment.
• Assists with evaluating and recommending new equipment.
• Promotes benefits of Cardiac Rehab with local physicians and the community.
• Responsible for teaching education classes for patients.
• Assist with outcome measurements.
• Assist the Coordinator in adhering to AACVPR’s standards.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or fitness-related field required, Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 1 year experience in exercise planning, supervision and counseling with cardiac rehab patients preferred. Certification as an ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred with experience, certification, or training equivalent required. CPR certification required. Must have knowledge of a variety of exercise equipment. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Working Conditions

Physical: Physical presence is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Prolonged standing and walking with exposure to all patient elements. Is able to kneel, sit, crouch, or stoop with good balance for extended periods. Effective communication and speaking skills. Good motor coordination with manual dexterity. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and have the ability to move heavier objects with assistance on occasion.

Environmental: Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment, as appropriate. Must have tolerance of a variety of environments and situations.

Psychological: Includes addressing conflict, communicating with all types of personalities, and being responsible for outcomes/results. Subject to stress and fatigue.