Senior Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Cardiology Outpatient Services seeks a qualified Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation, exercise testing, education, and individualized exercise prescription. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to improve cardiovascular health and functional capacity across Mooresville, Cornelius, Gastonia, and Lincolnton clinics.

The role involves coordinating exercise and pharmacological stress testing, ensuring safety, and communicating results to the medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology
• Master's degree preferred
• ACSM-CEP certification or eligible to test for the same (required for stress testing)
• BLS HCP from AHA required
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• One year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following ACSM/AHA/ACC standards.
• Assess patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing H&P, labs, and prior testing.
• Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity.
• Assists with transferring patients and positioning to maximize safety and performance.
• Recognizes ECG changes and arrhythmias pre/during/post test to ensure diagnostic information.
• Communicates abnormal results to the physician and staff.
• Responds to emergencies promptly.
• Cross-train with related staff.

Skills

Exercise Physiology

Cardiac Stress Testing

ACSM-CEP

BLS HCP

ACLS

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology

Master's in Exercise Physiology

Job description

Advocate Health’s Cardiology Outpatient Services seeks a qualified Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation, exercise testing, education, and individualized exercise prescription. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to improve cardiovascular health and functional capacity across Mooresville, Cornelius, Gastonia, and Lincolnton clinics.

The role involves coordinating exercise and pharmacological stress testing, ensuring safety, and communicating results to the medical