Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab (PRN/Resource)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to deliver cardiovascular testing and pulmonary rehabilitation for adults and older adults with chronic conditions.

You will assess patients, review histories, and tailor exercise prescriptions while monitoring responses to therapy according to AACVPR guidelines. Required is a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field and CPR certification; a Master's degree and ACLS/ACSM credentials are preferred, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• Six months experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary rehab (preferred).
• ACLS certification (preferred).
• ACSM-EP or ACSM-CEP certification preferred.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation AACVPR/AARC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Cardio-vascular testing or Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions for adults and geriatrics with chronic respiratory and comorbid conditions.
• Assesses patients, reviews medical history and tests, formulates exercise prescriptions, and guides rehabilitation sessions.
• Observes and documents response to therapy according to AACVPR guidelines.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

Master's degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

ACLS Certification

ACSM-EP/ACSM-CEP Certification

Pulmonary Rehabilitation AACVPR/AARC Certification

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The Exercise Physiologist provides safe and effective Cardio-vascular testing or Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions for adult and geriatric patients with chronic respiratory and comorbid conditions. Conducts assessment, reviews medical history and tests, formulates exercise prescription, guides and motivates patients through rehabilitation sessions, and observes and documents response to therapy while adhering to scope and standards of practice according to American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) guidelines.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:1. Graduation from an accredited exercise physiology program with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or equivalent. 2. Certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). PREFERRED:1. Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent. 2. Six (6) months experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary rehab involving the exercise treatment of patients. 3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS). 4. Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) or Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP). 5. Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation AACVPR/AARC preferred.

Work Hours:

6-3p

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No