Clinical Exercise Specialist

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Clinical Exercise Specialist for Cardiac Rehabilitation in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 48-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved exercise science program: BS in Exercise Science or MS in Exercise Physiology.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
ACLS and AED certification.

Nice To Haves

ACSM certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Monitors patients during exercise sessions.
Responsibilities focus on the preventive and restorative healthcare needs of the cardiovascular patient.
Provides patient education on disease entities, cardiac risk factors, behavior modification.
Communicates with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Medical Director and the patient’s physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition symptomatology.
Respond quickly and accurately to changes in the patient’s condition and response to treatment.