Cardiac Exercise Physiologist - Outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Clinic
About The Position
Every breath. Every heartbeat. Every patient. You bring compassion and expertise to cardiac rehabilitation by thoughtfully planning and delivering individualized care that supports optimal recovery. Your work reflects the Legacy mission of making life better for others, and nothing compares to seeing patients reclaim the lives they love. If this sounds like you, we invite you to join the Legacy team as a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist. Temporary Cardiac Exercise Physiologist position. Outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Clinic located in Vancouver, Washington. Coverage for maternity leave and medical leave starting as soon as July 2026.
Requirements
- M.S. or B.S. degree from an accredited program of Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science or M.S. or B.S. degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy, with successful completion of the National Board Examination.
- ACLS required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in clinical delivery of cardiac rehab services preferred.
- ACMS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- The Cardiac Exercise Physiologist is responsible for rehabilitation therapy with inpatients and outpatients with cardiac and/or pulmonary disease.
- As defined in performance standards, the Cardiac Exercise Physiologist assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care following established operating unit, cardiac rehab therapy and department standards.
- The Cardiac Exercise Physiologist participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the supervision of the Rehab Program Manager.
- Therapy is provided to patients and families integrating knowledge of the cardiac nursing process to achieve desired outcomes in appropriate and consistent collaboration with Cardiac Rehab RNs and Physical Therapists.
- Therapy is planned and coordinated in collaboration with patient/family and other members of the healthcare team to maximize patient outcomes and use of resources.
- Education is provided that facilitates recovery, self-care, health maintenance, health promotion and wellness.
- Clinical competency is demonstrated through the optimal implementation and evaluation of therapeutic processes.
- The practice of cardiac rehab therapy is demonstrated through patient advocacy and promoted through professional development and contribution to the professional growth of others.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
