Exercise Physiologist | Cardiac Rehab | Days

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist performs cardiac rehabilitation functions to facilitate patient cardiac fitness. They are critical care team members by performing patient assessments, development and adjustments of personal exercise prescriptions, and demonstration and evaluations of correct body position and equipment use in accordance with the submaximal test or Graded Exercise Test (GXT). The Exercise Physiologist provides appropriate clinical judgment and applies professional skills to a patient population of all ages. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science required.
• Must have current certification from American College of Sports Medicine in clinical area or from American Association of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (AACVPR) in either the Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional or Pulmonary Rehab Certificate.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Current certification in ACLS or within six (6) months of start date required.
• A minimum of two years’ continuous experience with evaluation and treatment of patients with cardiac or pulmonary disease and deconditioning.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, when required/requested.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
• Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• If not current with AACVPR certification, must obtain within two (2) years of start date.
• If not current with ACLS, must obtain within six (6) months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments.
• Develops and adjusts personal exercise prescriptions.
• Demonstrates and evaluates correct body position and equipment use in accordance with the submaximal test or Graded Exercise Test (GXT).
• Provides appropriate clinical judgment and applies professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Performs duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

What This Job Offers

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