ICU Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 72,495,000 - 108,742,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support critically ill cardiac patients across inpatient rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, design exercise programs, and educate families while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology and BLS within 6 months; no prior experience required. Full-time, 40 hours weekly, four 10-hour shifts in Charlotte, NC. Benefits and competitive compensation provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months is required unless exempted by department leadership.
• No prior experience required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cardiac patients across inpatient and outpatient rehab and develop exercise prescriptions.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine program eligibility and progression.
• Educate patients and families on exercise and risk factor reduction; coordinate care with multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor outpatient rehab groups and assist in program planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

Job description

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support critically ill cardiac patients across inpatient rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, design exercise programs, and educate families while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology and BLS within 6 months; no prior experience required. Full-time, 40 hours weekly, four 10-hour shifts in Charlotte, NC. Benefits and competitive compensation provided.