Exercise Physiologist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support the Cardiac Wellness/Rehab team. You will coordinate daily operations, develop exercise prescriptions, and assist in treatment regimens for adults in cardiac rehab.

The role involves patient assessment, program monitoring, and contributing to education and community outreach in cardiology. Per diem, day shift, on-site employment with mission-driven care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology is required.
• Specialization in Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of clinical support and program development in hospital-based Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness preferred.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certificate.
• ACSM/ACKS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessments.
• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Monitor patient exercise programs.
• Educate patients on cardiac rehabilitation and prevention programs.
• Support research/grant projects related to exercise science and prevention.
• Assist in metabolic exercise stress testing for high-risk adults.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Patient education

Clinical support

Program development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACSM/ACKS certification preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Part 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. The Exercise Physiologist coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and assists in developing appropriate exercise prescriptions and treatment regimen for an adult population of cardiac rehab patients.

What will you do:

• Provide patient assessment.
• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Monitor patients exercise programs.
• Establishes education for patients of the multi-phase cardiac rehabilitation and related community outreach primary/secondary prevention programs in the Section of Cardiology.
• Provides support in research /grant projects as they relate to exercise science, and primary and secondary prevention.
• Assists in the performance of metabolic exercise stress tests to a high-risk adult population in the Exercise Lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 / ACKS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrocardiography; assessment of cardiovascular status; knowledge of cardiac pharmacology.
• Exercise leadership and patient teaching skills.

Highlights

• PER DIEM

Mission-Driven Team Environment Engaged Leadership Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.