Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Providence; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for Cardiac Rehab. This full-time role provides evaluation and care for adults and geriatrics in Phase 2 and 3 rehab, under ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.

The position requires a Master's in Exercise Physiology or related field, BLS certification on hire, and preferred experience in cardiac/pulmonary rehab. The department emphasizes patient-focused care and strong team collaboration; competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Experience in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk factors and educational needs for adult and geriatric patients in Phase 2 and Phase 3 rehab.
• Provide education, orientation, treatment, and care under supervision within scope of practice.
• Apply exercise physiology knowledge to cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs.

Skills

Cardiac rehab experience

Education

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Kinesiology or related field

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Description

Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full-Time and will work 8-hour Day shifts.

Assists various departmental activities under the direct supervision of an Exercise Specialist or RN and within the scope of practice of an exercise physiologist as defined by ACSM and AACVPR guidelines. Provides evaluation of risk factors and educational needs, orientation, education, treatment, and care for adult and geriatric patients in Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the cardiac and pulmonary rehab program. Also provides expertise in exercise physiology as indicated.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree Exercise Physiology. Kinesiology, or related field.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation.

Why Join Providence

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

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About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

$27.92 - $42.73

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.