Exercise Physiologist, MS

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

2d

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for daily supervision and implementation of cardiovascular rehabilitation for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The role participates in patient assessment and evaluation, develops individualized treatment plans, provides education and counseling to promote cardiovascular risk-factor modification, monitors patients according to their clinical needs, and documents progress.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation preferred.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist preferred.
• American Heart Association ACLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed exercise and ensure adherence to the treatment plan.
• Provide individualized risk-factor modification and lifestyle-management education and counseling related to cardiovascular health.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients’ psychological and emotional well-being.
• Tailor pre- and post-treatment outcome assessments and adjust treatment strategies to evaluate progress and improvements in cardiovascular fitness and overall health.
• Establish individualized treatment plans and subsequent plans every 30 days, ensuring physician review and signature within the 30-day period.
• Conduct new-patient evaluations, including medical history, functional status, short- and long-term goals, nutritional assessment, outcomes assessment, and emotional status.
• Provide patient-specific education related to cardiovascular disease risk-factor modification.
• Monitor ECGs and interpret rhythms.
• Document patient progress, exercise type, duration and intensity, vital signs, plan modifications, and adverse events accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time