Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health in Nashua, NH is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support the Cardiopulmonary Rehab department on a per diem, day shift basis. You will design personalized exercise programs and educate patients to safely improve cardiovascular and pulmonary health.

Key duties include administering 6-Minute Walk Tests, leading individualized and group sessions, creating home exercise plans, teaching telemetry basics, scheduling patients, and emergency response within scope.

Qualifications

• Degree in Exercise Science required.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition and cardiac/pulmonary anatomy recommended.
• Skilled in assessing BP, HR, and O2 saturation; proficient with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer 6-Minute Walk Tests for patients.
• Develop and lead individualized and group exercise sessions.
• Create home exercise programs tailored to patient needs.
• Educate patients on telemetry monitoring, pulse taking, and cardiac risk reduction.
• Schedule new patients and maintain timely documentation.
• Respond to emergency situations within scope of practice.
• Deliver community education programs and stay current with evidence-based practices.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary rehab

Patient education

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Exercise Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Exercise Physiologist

Per Diem (Day shift)

Who We Are

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ locations across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About The Job

As an Exercise Physiologist in our Cardiopulmonary Rehab department, you will play a vital role in helping patients safely regain strength and improve cardiovascular and pulmonary health through personalized exercise programs and education.

What You’ll Do

• - Administer 6-Minute Walk Tests and Timed Get Up and Go assessments.
• - Develop and lead individualized and group exercise sessions.
• - Create home exercise programs tailored to patient needs.
• - Educate patients on telemetry monitoring, pulse taking, and cardiac risk reduction.
• - Schedule new patients and maintain timely documentation.
• - Respond to emergency situations within scope of practice.
• - Deliver community education programs and stay current with evidence-based practices.

Who You Are

• - Degree in Exercise Science.
• - Current BCLS certification.
• - Basic knowledge of nutrition, cardiac and pulmonary anatomy.
• - Skilled in assessing BP, HR, and O2 saturation.
• - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• - Strong communicator with the ability to multitask and prioritize patient care.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

& So much more!