Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation -WAGE

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia Health seeks rehabilitation professionals to help patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries and improve daily function in outpatient settings.

Roles span physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapies, emphasizing patient-centered planning. Licensure and certifications are required; BLS and ACLS training within six months of hire is expected. Entry-level positions are available with no experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six months of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and provide rehabilitation interventions.
• Deliver therapy across disciplines (physical, occupational, respiratory, speech).
• Engage in face-to-face patient interactions and care planning.
• Design and implement clinical programs, policies, and services as needed.

Skills

Face-to-face interactions

Communication skills

Physical stamina

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.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-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 (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) 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 (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) 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 (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity).