Exercise Physiologist-Cardiac Rehab

Piedmont; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, GA, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to lead rehab programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients, deliver education to patients and families, and supervise exercise sessions within the continuum of care. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field; a Master's in the field with a cardiac health concentration is preferred.

BCLS is required and ACLS within 90 days. No previous experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field is required.
• Master's degree with concentration in cardiac health is preferred.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Teach exercise classes and administer fitness testing.
• Develop and implement exercise programs within the continuum of care.
• Educate patients and families on benefits of an exercise/healthy lifestyle and supervise programs including emergency care per protocol for cardiac/pulmonary rehab patients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness or related field

Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance with concentration in cardiac health

Job description

Overview

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Teaching exercise classes, administering fitness testing and developing and implementing exercise programs within the continuum of care. Providing education to patients and families regarding the benefits of an exercise/healthy lifestyle. Able to perform supervision of exercise programs and deliver emergency medical care utilizing established protocols for adolescent, adult and geriatric cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness, or related field Required
• Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness with concentration in cardiac health Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Required
• ACLS within 90 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Fayette Hospital