Pulmonary Rehab Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to support our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center. You will implement and monitor exercise programs, assess patients before, during, and after sessions, and track vitals including EKG and oxygen saturation.

Requirements: Master's in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science; BLS is required; ACLS preferred or obtainable within one year; 1 year of pulmonary rehab experience is preferred or similar rehab work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred or obtainable within one year from start date.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Pulmonary Rehab programs preferred.
• Previous experience in dysrhythmia detection and rehabilitation/adult fitness programs and designing exercise prescriptions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements an appropriate exercise training program for participants.
• Assesses patient before, during and after exercise.
• Exercise patient while monitoring EKG, oxygen saturations, Blood Pressure and Short of Breath and fatigue ratings.
• Recognizes when premature termination is warranted and takes appropriate actions.
• Revises/implements patient training sessions – tailors instructions to individual patient learning needs as indicated.

Skills

Clinical ExercisePhysiology

EKG Monitoring

Patient Assessment

Exercise Prescription

Education

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to support our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center. You will implement and monitor exercise programs, assess patients before, during, and after sessions, and track vitals including EKG and oxygen saturation.

Requirements: Master's in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science; BLS is required; ACLS preferred or obtainable within one year; 1 year of pulmonary rehab experience is preferred or similar rehab work.