Lead Exercise Physiologist

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a Lead Exercise Physiologist to manage the Fitness Forum operations, staffing, and clinical practices for cardiac rehabilitation participants.

The role emphasizes coordinating staff, delivering high-quality cardiovascular rehab services, and ensuring compliance with standards of care. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in allied health, 1 year in medical fitness, and relevant certifications, with a focus on advancing patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in allied health field required.
• 1 year of professional experience in medical fitness required.
• Experience coordinating staff and delivering cardiovascular rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Fitness Forum.
• Staff scheduling and supervision within the cardiac rehab program.
• Deliver cardiovascular rehabilitation services to patients.

Skills

Staff coordination

Cardiac rehab

Clinical exercise delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in allied health

Job description

Lead Exercise Physiologist

Overview:

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fitness Forum that includes staffing, methods of patient care delivery and current practices in caring for Cardiac Rehab participants.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fitness Forum that includes staffing, methods of patient care delivery and current practices in caring for Cardiac Rehab participants.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors Degree in an allied health field such as exercise physiology Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of professional experience working within the medical fitness field Required
• Experience in the coordination of staff and delivery of cardiovascular rehabilitation services to patients Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• ACSM - Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification for an exercise specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine Upon Hire Required or
• Advanced Specialty in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation of the American Physical Therapy Association Upon Hire Required or
• RN-BC - Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse American Nurses Association Specialty certification in Cardiac Rehabilitation certification Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital