Exercise Physiologist II - Cardiology, Float, Charlotte

American Addiction Centers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits (medical,

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and parental leave

Employer retirement plan with company

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support the Cardiology service line across the greater Charlotte, NC area. You will perform and coordinate a variety of diagnostic procedures, focusing on exercise testing, education, risk-factor modification, and developing safe, individualized exercise programs to improve cardiovascular health.

Required: Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology; BLS; ACLS within 6 months; ACSM-CEP preferred for stress testing. Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology required.
• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• ACSM-CEP certification preferred, required for stress testing.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• One year of related experience preferred; stress testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following ACSM/AHA/ACC guidelines.
• Assesses contraindications to cardiac stress testing and coordinates care with the provider or Cardiologist.
• Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity.
• Assists with transferring patients and positioning to maximize safety and performance.
• Recognizes ECG changes and arrhythmias pre-, during, and post-test.
• Communicates abnormal results to the physician and staff.
• Responds promptly to emergencies and may cross-train with related staff.

Skills

Patient transfer

Safety-focused care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology (preferred)

Tools

ACSM-CEP

Job description

Department:

05511 GCMG SHVI: Kenilworth - Radiology: Cardiac Diagnostics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varying shift and location

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

Atrium Health Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiovascular care across the continuum, from preventive heart health and diagnostic testing to advanced treatment and long-term disease management. Exercise Physiologists are integral members of the cardiology team, working alongside cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to support patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions. This role focuses on exercise testing, patient education, risk factor modification, and the development of safe, individualized exercise programs that help improve cardiovascular health, functional capacity, and overall quality of life in a patient-centered environment.

This position floats across greater Charlotte, NC area locations.

Job Description:

Performs and coordinates a variety of diagnostic procedures with the Cardiology service line.

Major Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology required.

Certification / Registration / License

• Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same.


• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.


• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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 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.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.

Experience

• One year of related experience preferred. Experience in stress testing preferred.

Certification / Registration / License

• ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred, required for stress testing.

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 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.