Outpatient Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Piedmont Healthcare; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist to support the growth of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Care team. The role involves hands-on patient care and thorough documentation of care following charting procedures.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, developing individualized treatment plans with staff, applying exercise science to patients with cardiac/pulmonary disease, and monitoring responses during sessions, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance with concentration in cardiac health is preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the program's educational efforts, classes, and/or individual sessions.
• Conducts initial assessment and orientation of new participants.
• Develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans with other staff members.
• Applies knowledge of exercise science to cardiac and pulmonary populations and other comorbidities.
• Performs EKG, oximetry, heart rate and blood pressure measurements during exercise.
• Monitors sessions for appropriate responses and refers as needed.
• Assists in charting and documentation as per procedure.

Skills

Cardiac rehab

Pulmonary rehab

Exercise physiology

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist to support the growth of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Care team. The role involves hands-on patient care and thorough documentation of care following charting procedures.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, developing individualized treatment plans with staff, applying exercise science to patients with cardiac/pulmonary disease, and monitoring responses during sessions, including