Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

St Anthony North Hospital • Westminster, CO

2d • $23 - $36

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist assists the cardiac rehabilitation team in educating and providing exercise leadership for inpatients and outpatients, with the goal of restoring optimal functional activity. The role gathers exercise data and implements specialized strength and conditioning programs under the direction of an Exercise Physiologist, Nurse, or Physician. It also provides patient education on exercise techniques, stress reduction, and coping skills, and promotes health and fitness at the Wellness Center.

The position requires expertise in exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation, strong communication and teaching skills, and the ability to design and implement exercise programs that support health, fitness, and functional recovery. Responsibilities include interpreting ECG and telemetry data, assessing inpatient needs, delivering cardiac rehabilitation plans of care, supporting emergency care, demonstrating safe exercise practices, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Training that includes Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III exercise leadership in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of exercise, nutrition, and social coping skills for behavioral modification applicable to cardiac rehabilitation.
• BLS American Heart.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a 12-lead ECG competency course, preferred or to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Previous cardiopulmonary rehabilitation or other clinical experience.
• ACLS.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret adult and geriatric twelve-lead electrocardiograms and/or telemetry monitoring strips, with particular emphasis on identifying significant ischemic changes.
• Assess cardiac inpatients’ needs and implement cardiac program and plan of care, including exercise prescription, education, risk-factor modification, and psychosocial intervention.
• Provide education and support regarding exercise techniques, stress reduction, and coping skills based on patients’ personal risk factors and discharge plans.
• Assist with and perform emergency care, including oxygen administration, defibrillation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Exercise with participants and demonstrate correct body position and proper use of equipment to prevent injury and adhere to exercise prescriptions.
• Document according to department and Health Information Management guidelines and policies, using correct grammar, spelling, abbreviations, and medical terminology.
• Gather exercise data and implement specialized strength and conditioning programs under the direction of an Exercise Physiologist, Nurse, or Physician.
• Promote health and fitness at the Wellness Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time