Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab - Full Time

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

About The Position

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist works as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patients through cardiac rehabilitation. The role includes conducting assessments, monitoring exercise sessions, developing treatment plans, providing patient education, managing a patient caseload, documenting progress, coordinating care, and modifying treatment plans based on clinical outcomes. Depending on department needs, the position may also support wellness, fitness, occupational health, and community-based programs. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week day position. The listed schedule is 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday; 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; and 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Work locations are Lake Geneva and Janesville. Work is performed according to specific policies, procedures, and guidelines, while allowing the incumbent to make some clinical decisions independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field.
Current BLS certification.
If the employee does not have a master’s degree, obtain certification within three years through ACSM as a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or through AACVPR as a Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional or with a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate.
Interpretive and analytical skills.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Knowledge of Windows software, including Office.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess and monitor patients, including biometric data, EKG, medical records and patient history, medication reconciliation, signs and symptoms, exercise tolerance, mental health status, quality of life, and dietary habits.
Conduct submaximal and exercise-tolerance testing and assess muscular strength and endurance and flexibility.
Develop exercise prescriptions and treatment plans and implement treatment and exercise programs.
Identify needed exercise modifications and adjust treatment plans to meet changing patient needs.
Lead exercise training, communicate proper exercise execution and equipment use, and explain safety strategies.
Identify patient education needs and communicate health information.
Facilitate attendance at group education classes, patient goal setting, and engagement; use motivational interviewing and active listening to support behavior change.
Document and report patients’ clinical status and responses to exercise training in the medical record.
Provide regular progress reports to referring providers and the medical director.
Help maintain a safe environment by participating in infection-control procedures and promptly reporting equipment malfunctions or environmental concerns.
Contact patients promptly to discuss the program and schedule their first appointment.