Outpatient Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Piedmont Healthcare; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab program. The role combines direct patient care with precise charting and collaborative care with nurses and respiratory therapists.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, designing individualized plans, and adjusting prescriptions based on GXT results and patient responses. Strong emphasis on safety and accurate vital sign monitoring is essential.

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/Physiology with cardiac health concentration preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Documents care by charting procedures.
• Performs initial assessment and orientation of new participants.
• Assists in development of individualized treatment plans with staff.
• Applies exercise science to cardiac and pulmonary populations and co-morbidities.
• Develops/adjusts exercise prescriptions per GXT, patient response, and physician guidance.
• Monitors exercise sessions for safe responses.
• Measures EKG, oximetry, heart rate and blood pressure.
• Refers participants to staff/Medical Director as needed.

Skills

EKG

Oximetry

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, Georgia is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab program. The role combines direct patient care with precise charting and collaborative care with nurses and respiratory therapists.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, designing individualized plans, and adjusting prescriptions based on GXT results and patient responses. Strong emphasis on safety and accurate vital sign monitoring is essential.