Outpatient Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Lexington Oncology Associates, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits

403(b) match

Disability coverage

Adoption assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health in West Columbia, SC seeks a Cardiac/Pulmonary/Vascular Rehab clinician to evaluate and coordinate outpatient rehab plans. The role focuses on risk reduction, behavior modification, and educating patients, with duties spanning graded exercise testing, prescription, and record-keeping.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology and ACLS/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology required.
• ACLS certification or completion within 3 months of employment required.
• Advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk-factor and behavior modification strategies related to cardiovascular rehab.
• ACLS knowledge and proficiency in ECG interpretation during exercise with/without drugs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan rehabilitation program for Cardiac/Pulmonary/Vascular rehab patients.
• Assist in risk reduction, behavior modification, education, and patient orientation.
• Perform graded exercise testing, exercise prescription, body composition, pulmonary function, lipid analysis, and explain sessions.
• Supervise exercise sessions and upgrade prescriptions as needed.
• Document patient records, attendance, progress notes, and posting of charges.
• Maintain patient care areas, equipment, and ensure safety in emergencies.

Skills

ACLs knowledge

BLS certification

ECG interpretation

Risk-factor modification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology

Job description

Lexington Health in West Columbia, SC seeks a Cardiac/Pulmonary/Vascular Rehab clinician to evaluate and coordinate outpatient rehab plans. The role focuses on risk reduction, behavior modification, and educating patients, with duties spanning graded exercise testing, prescription, and record-keeping.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology and ACLS/BLS certification.