Exercise Physiologist, MS

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

3d

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist, MS is responsible for the 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 risk factor modification, monitors patients according to their clinical needs, and documents progress. The position works day or middle shifts, with varying hours based on departmental needs.

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.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (RCEP), or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist certification.
• American Heart Association ACLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed exercise and ensure adherence to the treatment plan.
• Tailor risk-factor modification and lifestyle-management education and counseling to support cardiovascular health.
• Assess patients’ psychological and emotional well-being.
• Conduct pre- and post-outcome assessments and adjust treatment strategies to evaluate progress in cardiovascular fitness and overall health.
• Establish individualized treatment plans and update them every 30 days, ensuring physician review and signature within that 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.
• Accurately document patient progress, exercise type, duration and intensity, vital signs, plan modifications, and adverse events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time