Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

CommonSpirit Health • Westminster, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist assists the cardiac rehabilitation team in educating and providing exercise leadership for inpatients and outpatients to help restore 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, coping skills, and health and fitness at the Wellness Center.

The position interprets adult and geriatric 12-lead electrocardiograms and/or telemetry monitoring strips, with particular emphasis on significant ischemic changes. It assesses cardiac inpatients’ needs and implements a cardiac program and plan of care, including exercise prescriptions, education, risk-factor modification, and psychosocial intervention. The role also assists with emergency care, including oxygen administration, defibrillation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and documents according to department and Health Information Management guidelines and policies.

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.
• American Heart Association BLS.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Gather exercise data and implement specialized strength and conditioning programs under the direction of an Exercise Physiologist, Nurse, or Physician.
• Interpret adult and geriatric 12-lead electrocardiograms and/or telemetry monitoring strips, particularly to identify significant ischemic changes.
• Assess cardiac inpatients’ needs and implement a cardiac program and plan of care, including exercise prescriptions, education, risk-factor modification, and psychosocial intervention.
• Educate and support patients regarding exercise techniques, stress reduction, and coping skills based on their 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 equipment use to prevent injury and follow exercise prescriptions.
• Document according to department and Health Information Management guidelines and policies, using correct grammar, spelling, abbreviations, and medical terminology.
• Promote health and fitness at the Wellness Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level