Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab, PRN Float

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health, a major national health system, seeks an Exercise Physiologist for its Cardiac Rehabilitation program in the Charlotte region. This part-time role involves coordinating exercise testing and patient education across four locations, with varied schedules.

A Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology is required, with ACSM-CEP and BLS/HCP credentials preferred and ACLS within 6 months of hire. The position supports a multidisciplinary cardiology team, focusing on safe, individualized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required.
• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• ACSM-CEP preferred/required for stress testing.
• BLS HCP from AHA required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs exercise testing following ACSM/AHA/ACC guidelines.
• Assess patient for contraindications to stress testing and coordinate care with cardiologist.
• Explain procedure, verify order, and confirm patient identity.
• Assist with transferring patients and ensure safety during testing.
• Recognize ECG changes and arrhythmias during testing and post-test.
• Communicate abnormal results to physician and nursing staff.
• Respond to emergencies promptly and professionally.
• Cross-train with related staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology (preferred)

ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist)

BLS Healthcare Provider

ACLS within 6 months of hire

1 year related experience

Job description

Department

37000 Atrium Health Pineville - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Status and Hours

Part time

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies by location and day: 6:35-3:00, 9:00-2:00, 8:00-5:00, 6:35-5:00

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Job Summary

Atrium Health Cardiac Rehabilitation provides comprehensive, evidence-based programs designed to help patients recover from cardiac events and manage chronic cardiovascular conditions. As part of a multidisciplinary cardiology team, Exercise Physiologists work closely with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver individualized exercise prescription, patient education, risk factor modification, and ongoing monitoring, helping patients safely improve cardiovascular health, functional capacity, and quality of life. This position supports four Cardiac Rehab locations across the Charlotte, NC region: Cabarrus, Kenilworth, Pineville and Union.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following the standards and guidelines of the ACSM/AHA/ACC and the current policies and procedures of Diagnostic Cardiology.
• Assess the patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing the latest H&P, lab results, and previous cardiac testing. Coordinates care with the ordering provider or Cardiologist.
• Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity.
• Assists with transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
• Recognizes electrocardiographic changes and arrhythmias pre-test, during testing, and post-test to ensure diagnostic information is obtained in a safe and controlled environment.
• Communicates abnormal results to the physician, clinical staff, operations manager or nurse manager.
• Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.
• In coordination with related staff may also cross train.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
• Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to transfer patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
• Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required, Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred. Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same. ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred, required for stress testing. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire date. Experience in stress testing preferred. One year of related experience preferred. Additional certifications may be required by the department. If performing stress tests, successful completion of the exercise physiology competencies including the use of pharmacological stress testing agents required.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. It is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health: Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation.

One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it. Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care, Neurosciences, Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Neurology, Geriatrics, Trauma Care.