Exercise Physiologist | Cardiac Rehab

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CentraCare is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Rehab at St. Cloud Hospital to develop and implement treatment programs that aid in recovery for cardiovascular patients.

You will assess exercise needs and health behaviors per ACSM guidelines and work with the care team to optimize rehabilitation outcomes. The role requires ECG interpretation, monitoring, and collaborative care, with a schedule of 7am-4pm, Monday to Friday, part-time, 40 hours every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS required.
• ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within 1 year.
• 2 years experience in cardiac rehab or internship at CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ECG, anatomy, physiology, and heart disease pathology.
• Skilled in monitoring blood pressure and heart rate; operate monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs for cardiac patients.
• Assess patient exercise needs and health behavior changes per ACSM guidelines.
• Monitor vital signs during exercise and adjust treatment plans.
• Collaborate with CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center team.
• Support and educate patients to meet rehabilitative goals.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Vital signs monitoring

Cardiac rehab knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

Behavioral health change support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of heart patients as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehab. In this position you willplay 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.