Senior Exercise Physiologist (Full-Time)

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a qualified exercise professional to develop and implement exercise programs, perform cardiovascular testing, and educate patients in a cardiac preventive medicine setting. The role involves evaluating adult and geriatric patients and delivering lifestyle counseling.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in related fields, CPR and ACLS certifications, with a Master’s preferred. Experience in cardiology and familiarity with cardiac equipment are advantages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Sports Medicine is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• ACLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops exercise programs and conducts cardiovascular testing to evaluate and rehabilitate adult and geriatric cardiac patients.
• Provides exercise education and classes for cardiac preventive medicine clinics.
• Administers health risk appraisals and provides cardiac lifestyle follow up consults.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology/Sports Medicine

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Master’s degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology/Sports Medicine

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Develops exercise programs and conducts cardiovascular testing to evaluate and rehabilitate adult and geriatric cardiac patients. Provides exercise education instruction and exercise classes for cardiac preventive medicine clinics. Administers health risk appraisals and provides cardiac lifestyle follow up consults.

REQUIRED:

• 1. Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Sports Medicine.
• 2. Certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• 3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).

PREFERRED:

• 1. Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Sports Medicine.
• 2. Six (6) months experience in cardiology involving the exercise treatment of cardiac patients 3. Prior experience with various types of cardiac equipment.
• 4. Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Test Technologist or Exercise Specialist.