Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plans

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Health is seeking qualified professionals to provide outpatient rehabilitation services across physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech disciplines. This role involves assessing patients, planning interventions, and delivering therapy to improve daily living activities and overall well-being.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology, with a Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living activities and rehabilitation goals.
• Deliver rehabilitation and therapy services across disciplines such as physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapies in outpatient settings.

Skills

BLS certification (AHA)

ACLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

These roles focus on helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries and improve their physical, emotional, and functional well-being. Involves assessing, planning, and providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' abilities to perform daily activities and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

These roles are responsible for providing a range of rehabilitation and therapy services across multiple disciplines. Staff and leaders in these positions may deliver care in areas such as physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapies, addressing diverse patient needs and promoting overall recovery and well-being.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and require vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology required. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within six months of hire.

Busy and fast paced outpatient clinical environment. Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $21.95 - $34.02 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.