Exercise Physiologist Part-time -South

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to deliver direct care in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, ensuring safe, supervised exercise and patient education. You will work with patients to restore functional capacity through evidence-based exercise prescriptions, while monitoring responses and adjusting plans as needed.

Required ACLS, 6 months of rehab experience, and a BS in Exercise Science; EPC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• ACLS is required.
• Six months of experience in cardiac rehabilitation facility is required.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, dysrhythmias and identification of life threatening electrocardiogram changes.
• Knowledge of lifestyle modification to lower cardiovascular risk factors.
• Ability to facilitate and support patients in performing prescribed exercises.
• Provides instructional activities targeting cardiac/pulmonary risk factor reduction and healthy lifestyle promotion.
• Facilitates psychological adjustment to lifestyle changes.
• Periodically reviews progress and adjusts the care plan.

Responsibilities

• Exercise Physiologist provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients for restoring functional capacity by assuring safe and appropriate instruction in monitored exercise.

Skills

ACLS

Cardiac rehab experience

Exercise physiology knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness

Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC)

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

Exercise Physiologist provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients for restoring functional capacity by assuring safe and appropriate instruction in monitored exercise.

Exceptional Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Wellness, required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required
• Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC), preferred
• Six months of experience in cardiac rehabilitation facility, required
• Possesses advanced knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, dysrhythmias and identification of life threatening electrocardiogram changes
• Knowledge of role of lifestyle modification in lowering cardiovascular risk factors
• Ability to physically facilitate and support patients participating in the rehabilitation program in performance of exercise, by demonstration, as needed
• Provides instructional activities targeting cardiac and pulmonary risk factor reduction and healthy lifestyle promotion
• Facilitates psychological adjustment to lifestyle changes
• Periodically reviews progress of each participant and adjusts the plan of care accordingly

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.