Exercise Physiologist - PHCVI

UPMC International; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Cardiac seeks an Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation alongside licensed nurses. The role focuses on safe exercise sessions, tolerance assessment, and individualized prescriptions to improve patient outcomes.

You'll collaborate with the care team, monitor responses, and communicate changes for appropriate clinical action, contributing to interdisciplinary planning and patient-focused rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.
• Experience in cardiac rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Ability to develop individualized exercise prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with registered nurses to provide safe, effective cardiac rehab care.
• Monitor patient responses during monitored exercise sessions.
• Assess exercise tolerance and adjust prescriptions accordingly.
• Communicate clinical changes to the nursing team and providers.
• Assist with complex cardiovascular cases within scope of practice.
• Contribute to treatment plans and rehabilitation goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions for patient care.
• Recognize abnormal exercise responses and notify providers.

Skills

Cardiac rehab

Exercise prescription

Patient monitoring

RN collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Job description

Are you looking for a close knit and supportive team? Hanover Cardiac is looking for a new Exercise Physiologist - PHCVI. This position will work alongside RN's. It is preferred that this applicant has previous cardiac monitoring experience. Appy today!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays! Hours vary anywhere between 6:45 am -3:15 pm and 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Possibly to travel to UPMC Memorial depending on staffing needs. Reliable transportation is required.

Purpose:

This position performs all relevant duties related to the care and safe performance of patients exercising in the Cardiac Rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with registered nurses to provide safe, effective, and individualized care to patients participating in cardiac rehabilitation.
• Work alongside registered nurses during monitored exercise sessions to assess patient tolerance, monitor exercise responses, and identify changes in clinical status.
• Perform exercise assessments and develop individualized exercise prescriptions in collaboration with the nursing team.
• Communicate changes in exercise tolerance, symptoms, hemodynamic responses, and functional capacity to the nurses and referring providers for further clinical assessment and intervention as indicated.
• Assist nurses in managing patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and increased clinical acuity within their scope of practice.
• Collaborate with nurses in implementing patient treatment plans, monitoring progress, and achieving individualized rehabilitation goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions and contribute exercise physiology expertise to patient care planning.
• Recognizes abnormal exercise responses and cardiac rhythms and promptly notifies providers.