Exercise Physiologist -South

Community Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks an Exercise Physiologist to provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients, guiding safe, monitored exercise and lifestyle education. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to restore functional capacity and promote heart-healthy habits.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Exercise Science and Wellness, ACLS certification, has at least six months in a cardiac rehab setting, and can translate complex physiology into practical patient guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Wellness is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
• Six months of experience in a cardiac rehabilitation facility is required.
• Ability to facilitate and support patients in performing exercise during rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients for restoring functional capacity.
• Ensure safe and appropriate instruction in monitored exercise.
• Review patient progress and adjust plans of care accordingly.

Skills

ACLS

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Wellness

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.

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