Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab (PRN/Resource)

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is recruiting an Exercise Physiologist to provide safe Cardio-vascular testing and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for adults and geriatric patients with chronic conditions, conducting assessments and developing exercise prescriptions.

The role requires reviewing medical history, guiding rehabilitation sessions, observing responses, and documenting progress while adhering to AACVPR guidelines; CPR is required, and ACLS and ACSM credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or equivalent.
• CPR certification required.
• Master's degree preferred (Exercise Science/Physiology).
• ACLS certification preferred.
• ACSM-EP/CEP certification preferred.
• AACVPR/AARC pulmonary rehab certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, review medical history and tests, and formulate exercise prescriptions.
• Guide and motivate adults and geriatric patients through rehabilitation sessions.
• Observe and document patient responses to therapy.
• Adhere to AACVPR guidelines and scope of practice.

Skills

CPR certification

ACLS certification

ACSM-EP/CEP

Pulmonary rehab

Cardiac rehab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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.

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.

REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited exercise physiology program with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or equivalent.
• Certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent.
• Six (6) months experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary rehab involving the exercise treatment of patients.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).
• Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) or Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).
• Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation AACVPR/AARC preferred.