Clinical Exercise Physiologist
About The Position
The Clinical Exercise Physiologist develops and coordinates individualized treatment plans for cardiac patients, their families, people at risk for cardiovascular disease, and patients with peripheral artery disease. The role supports outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, including innovative approaches that do not require ECG monitoring during every session. The position is based at East Madison Hospital, an academic medical center that provides exposure to complex and unique patient cases. The physiologist also assists with standard and nuclear imaging exercise stress tests and contributes to programs such as the Living Well With Atrial Fibrillation group medical visit and an Oncology Exercise Program, working with medical directors, cardiologists, and advanced practice providers.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field with an emphasis in cardiac rehabilitation.
- Three-month internship in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Current CPR and ACLS certification upon hire.
- American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiology certification (ACSM-CEP) upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of relevant clinical experience in cardiac rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans addressing patients’ clinical and educational needs, including those of cardiac patients, their families, people at risk for cardiovascular disease, and patients with peripheral artery disease.
- Support innovative outpatient cardiac rehabilitation approaches that do not require ECG monitoring during every session.
- Assist with exercise stress testing, including standard and nuclear imaging studies.
- Contribute to patient care programs, including the Living Well With Atrial Fibrillation group medical visit and an Oncology Exercise Program.
- Collaborate with medical directors, cardiologists, and advanced practice providers.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule options
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
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Job Type
Full-time
