Exercise Physiologist/Cardiac Recovery Patient Navigator (Remote)

Recora; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading health tech company is seeking a Cardiac Recovery Patient Navigator & Exercise Physiologist to support patients through their cardiac recovery journey. This role blends patient navigation with clinical expertise in exercise physiology, focusing on improving patient health and sustaining long-term recovery. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant certifications. Join us in redefining heart health and empowering individuals to live fuller lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in exercise physiology or patient navigation.
• ACSM or AACVPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centered interviews to understand patients' needs.
• Lead patients through safe, evidence-based exercise programs.
• Coordinate care transitions to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Mission

Empower everyone to live a long, full and optimal life by redefining the future of heart health.

1 in 3 humans die of heart disease - it's time to change that.

We're designing heart health from the ground up so that humans can live fuller lives. We're building technology to accelerate recovery after a cardiac event. And we're optimizing health stacks to realize preventive and aspirational goals.

Recora is redefining the future of heart health — we invite you to join us on this mission.

About Recora

Recora was founded in 2020 by seasoned digital health entrepreneurs. In past roles, we've founded and scaled high-growth startups, run large health systems, advised government programs, built technology you use every day, and provided healthcare for millions of lives.

We're backed by leading VCs including SignalFire, Pear, GFC , 2048, Great Oaks, MGV and more. Over the last year, we've built the leading virtual cardiac recovery and management platform for members with cardiac conditions. For every member we serve, we add an average of five years to their lifespan.

We're growing – fast. Our member base is doubling every month and we're looking to 3x our team size quickly. This will allow us to scale nationally and accelerate product development across the continuum of heart health.

Who We Are

We are innovators at heart. This driving force guides us to create, build, partner, and operate at the highest levels. We seek answers to some of the hardest problems in technology and healthcare and enjoy the process of finding unexplored solutions.

We're a group of diverse, thoughtful and humble folks. Having worked in organizations of every size and shape, we know that people make or break teams. An open, ego-free and supportive culture is central to making the best team of people at Recora.

As a team, we love our work and love working together. We take ownership in Recora and strive to grow personally and professionally in service of our mission. Because we enjoy hard problems and value growth, we can celebrate both challenges and excellence in equal measure.

Classification: 1099 Contractor

Work Structure: Fully Remote

Team: Clinical Operations

Reporting to: Program Manager, Navigation and Cardiac Recovery Program

Location: United States

Compensation: $25/hour (Part-Time, 20-40 hours/week, Pacific Time hours)

About Recora & the Cardiac Recovery Program

Recora is on a mission to empower individuals to live long, full, and optimal lives by redefining heart health. The Cardiac Recovery Program is a comprehensive, virtual cardiac rehabilitation initiative designed to help patients recover from cardiac events, adopt sustainable lifestyle modifications, and navigate the complexities of the healthcare system from the comfort of home. Our program combines evidence-based exercise, health education, and patient advocacy to drive meaningful outcomes for those with cardiovascular disease

About the Role

As a Cardiac Recovery Patient Navigator & Exercise Physiologist, you will support patients through every phase of their cardiac recovery journey. You will blend the skills of a patient navigator-helping patients access care, overcome barriers, and understand the healthcare system-with the clinical expertise of an exercise physiologist, guiding safe exercise and lifestyle modification. Your work will be central to helping patients build confidence, improve their health, and sustain long-term recovery

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Navigation & Advocacy
  
  
  
  

• Conduct person-centered interviews to understand patients' life stories, strengths, needs, and recovery goals.
• Assist patients in identifying and accessing appropriate healthcare providers, services, and community resources.
• Coordinate care transitions between healthcare settings to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, ensuring patient needs and preferences are addressed.
• Support patients in overcoming barriers such as transportation, financial constraints, or cultural differences.
• Educate patients on navigating health insurance, referrals, and care management processes.
• Empower patients to actively participate in their healthcare decisions and treatment planning
• Exercise Physiology & Lifestyle Modification
  
  
  
  

• Review patient health information prior to setting individualized recovery goals.
• Lead patients-primarily older adults with cardiovascular conditions-through safe, evidence-based exercise programs via telehealth/video conferencing.
• Implement and update exercise plans according to current professional and organizational standards.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate compliance, and adjust exercise regimens as needed.
• Educate patients on heart-healthy lifestyle changes, including nutrition, stress management, medication adherence, and risk factor reduction
• Document all interactions and progress in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Collaboration & Quality Improvement
  
  
  
  

• Work closely with health coaches, nurses, physicians, technologists, and the broader clinical operations team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness and patient satisfaction
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Social Work, or a related field.
• ACSM or AACVPR Certification required (e.g., Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, patient navigation, or case management, with a focus on cardiovascular health.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare system, community resources, and cardiac rehabilitation best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and addressing unique patient needs.
• Tech-savvy, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
• Note: This is a 1099 contractor position only.