Exercise Physiologist | Cardiac Rehab

CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital seeks an Exercise Physiologist to lead cardiac rehabilitation programs in the CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans to support rehabilitation and behavioral goals, and using ACSM guidelines to tailor therapy.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology (Master's preferred), BLS, ACLS, and ACSM CEP within 1 year, with 2 years in a cardiac rehab setting or CentraCare internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider) required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment programs to aid rehabilitation and behavioral goals.
• Assess and identify patient exercise needs and health behavior modifications.
• Apply ACSM guidelines in program design and evaluation.
• Monitor vitals and ECG during rehabilitation sessions.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Vital signs monitoring

Cardiac rehabilitation

ACLS certification

BLS certification

ACSM CEP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

ECG monitoring equipment

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of heart patients as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehab. In this position you will play a crucial role in the recovery and health maintenance of patients with cardiovascular conditions by developing treatment programs to assist in rehabilitative and behavioral goals. You will utilize assessment options to identify and evaluate patient therapeutic exercise needs and health behavior modifications using techniques and judgements pertinent to exercise physiology, CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center, and ACSM guidelines.

Schedule

• Temporary position through January 8, 2027
• Part-time | 40 hours every two weeks | St. Cloud Hospital
• Day | Monday-Friday | 7am-4pm
• Ability to pick up additional hours

Pay

• Starting pay begins at $28.34 per hour and increases with experience Pay range: $28.34-43.51 per hour

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, or related field, required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider card required per established policy.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within 1 year.
• 2 years of experience working in a cardiac rehabilitation program of similar size OR internship at CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ECG interpretation, anatomy, physiology and pathology of heart disease.
• Skilled in monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and in the operation of monitoring equipment.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.