Exercise Physiologist/Cardiac Recovery Patient Navigator (Remote)

Recora, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Recora, Inc. is seeking an Exercise Physiologist/Cardiac Recovery Patient Navigator to support patients in their recovery from cardiac events. This fully remote role blends patient navigation with exercise physiology to empower individuals in managing their health effectively. Eligible candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least two years of applicable experience, including ACSM or AACVPR Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in exercise physiology or cardiac rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of healthcare resources and best practices in cardiac rehabilitation.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centered interviews to understand patients’ recovery goals.
• Guide patients through safe exercise programs and lifestyle modifications.
• Educate patients on managing health insurance and care management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Social Work, or a related field

ACSM or AACVPR Certification

Job description

Exercise Physiologist/Cardiac Recovery Patient Navigator (Remote)

United States - Remote

Mission

Empower everyone to live a long, full and optimal life.

We're redesigning heart health, care management, and navigation from the ground up so that everyone 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 virtual care— 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 few years, 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. As we serve more patients, we're also expanding our services, helping to support patients in navigating the entirety of their care journey. This will allow us to scale nationally and accelerate product development across the continuum of preventive 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

• 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.

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