Exercise Physiologist PT Heart

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in McAllen, Texas is looking for a professional to join their Cardiac Rehab program. The role involves supporting patients to meet their health goals and requires at least one year of clinical experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or a related field, and must maintain ACLS certification. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for helping others improve their health.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year clinical experience in Cardiac Rehab preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of exercise physiology and nutrition.
• Experience in fitness and counseling techniques is vital.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in meeting health and life goals.
• Design and monitor patient safety programs through Pritikin ICR.
• Encourage and motivate patients during exercises.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer orientation

Motivational skills

Leadership

Knowledge of exercise physiology

Behavior change techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field

ACLS certification required

CPR certification preferred

ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Works with patients to support and encourage them to meet their health and life goals. Design and carefully monitor programs patient safety and progress through Pritikin ICR. Friendly, accommodating, and encouraging.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year clinical experience in Cardiac Rehab program preferred, with emphasis on wellness, communication skills, customer orientation, and ability to lead through demonstration.
• Desire to work with a comprehensive health care team. Committed to a healthy lifestyle as a model for participants and staff.
• Expertise in the human body’s metabolic response to short- and long-term physical activity for ICR.
• Advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk factor modification strategies, counseling techniques, and uses of behavior change programs and technologies in CR/SP services.
• Passion for helping patients improve their health, experience in fitness, and effective communication skills. Respect for the human body, highly motivational, able to provide reassurance and instill confidence in patients performing exercises. Experience working in cardiac rehab preferred.
• Knowledge of exercise testing protocols, indications/contraindications of exercise and health, training techniques and administration. , EKG coursework and experience preferred. Desire to work with a comprehensive health care team. Committed to a healthy lifestyle as a model for participants and staff.

Education / Licensure

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Recreation, Physiology or related field. Certification in CPR preferred. ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) certification preferred. ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times.

EEO Statement

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