Pediatric Exercise Physiologist: Cardio Rehab & Lab Testing

Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Children's Health is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for the Pediatric Heart Center. The role involves supervising exercise testing for children and young adults, including metabolic and non-metabolic tests and rehabilitation activities.

You will work under the Medical Director of the Exercise Physiology lab and collaborate with the OP Heart center, demanding clinical and research responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology or equivalent. Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience: One year in exercise physiology. Pediatric exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation preferred.
• License/Certification: ACSM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs exercise testing (including metabolic, non-metabolic, and exercise echoes) on all patients.
• Supervises and trains medical assistants on 6 minute walk testing and report completion.
• Appropriate and timely documentation of exercise testing reports with presentation to reading Cardiologist for final read.
• Supervise and participate in Cardiac Rehabilitation program including patient teaching and direction.
• Assists in setting up procedures, policies and protocols for the exercise lab.
• Participates in checking and documenting calibration of equipment function. Participates in research projects and provides testing to research patients as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Exercise physiology

Pediatrics

Exercise protocols

Echocardiography interest

Education

Bachelor degree in exercise physiology or kinesiology

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or kinesiology

Job description

Stanford Medicine Children's Health is seeking an Exercise Physiologist for the Pediatric Heart Center. The role involves supervising exercise testing for children and young adults, including metabolic and non-metabolic tests and rehabilitation activities.

You will work under the Medical Director of the Exercise Physiology lab and collaborate with the OP Heart center, demanding clinical and research responsibilities.