Impactful Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, OR is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab team. The role develops, coordinates, and implements exercise and education programs for participants, tailored to individual needs, with emphasis on risk reduction and behavior change.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, basic EKG interpretation, and prior cardiac rehab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Plan and implement exercise programs based on individual patient needs.
• Assist with monitoring, interpreting, and documenting physiological responses to exercise.
• Recognize cardiac emergencies or exercise intolerance and intervene.
• Assist with patient education focusing on risk factor reduction and behavior modification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement exercise and educational programs for program participants.
• Work as a team member of Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab department to support patient care.

Skills

Exercise program design

EKG interpretation

Patient education

Emergency recognition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science

Job description

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, OR is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to join the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab team. The role develops, coordinates, and implements exercise and education programs for participants, tailored to individual needs, with emphasis on risk reduction and behavior change.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, basic EKG interpretation, and prior cardiac rehab experience preferred.