Exercise Physiologist – Full Time; Days

Texas Health Resources • Rockwall, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Exercise Physiologist – Cardiac Rehab Department
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Rockwall- 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall TX 75032

Work hours: 36 hours a week Monday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Cardiac Rehab Department highlights:
Collaborative team environment.
Strong hospital leadership.
Growing facility.
Focus on providing safe reliable care.

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has proudly served the growing communities of Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties for over 15 years. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home, delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare for neighbors, friends, and families.
Our 105-bed acute-care hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology suite, expanded surgery suites, and enhanced emergency and intensive care areas. Our campus also houses a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, bariatric clinic, ambulatory surgery center, and various physician practices to meet diverse community health needs.
Texas Health Rockwall has earned a prestigious CMS Five-Star Rating, reflecting our commitment to patient safety, satisfaction, and exceptional clinical outcomes. We are also proud to hold the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation, recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and empowering workplace for our staff.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related field is required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days is required
• Must possess knowledge of respective clinical area to include equipment used, infection control, criteria of standard precautions, national patient safety goals and all other skills related to patient care delivery.

Nice To Haves

• 3 months experience in cardiac rehab is preferred
• CCES - Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist Upon Hire is preferred
• RCEP - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Upon Hire is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with patient assessment on admission to the program and assist with the development of comprehensive individualized exercise program.
• Develops exercise prescriptions/programs tailored to the unique needs and interests of the client and in accordance with department guidelines.
• Provides instruction necessary for the safe and effective performance of exercise activities, and promotion of secondary prevention to individuals who are limited by cardiac disease to improve functional capacity and lower cardiovascular risk factors.
• Completes shift assignments for equipment maintenance, and all other tasks related to maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Documents all required data for Cardiac Rehab members according to department guidelines

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

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