Exercise Physiologist
About The Position
At NorthBay Health, the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist is responsible for assessing, developing, and delivering individualized therapies for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular health conditions as prescribed by the referring physician. This role includes conducting initial assessments, providing patient and family education, and implementing monitored exercise and lifestyle interventions to improve function and quality of life. The Exercise Physiologist designs safe, effective exercise prescriptions tailored to medically complex patients, addressing deconditioning, dyspnea, fatigue, and circulation issues while supporting the long-term management of chronic conditions. Core responsibilities include guiding patients through aerobic training, resistance exercise, flexibility, and breathing techniques, as well as promoting nutrition, medication adherence, stress management, and risk factor reduction. Working as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, the Exercise Physiologist ensures comprehensive, evidence-based care to empower patients in achieving greater independence, improved health outcomes, and sustainable lifestyle changes. The Exercise Physiologist has the responsibility to deliver safe, effective, excellent patient care according to the philosophy and goals/objectives of the organization, Patient Care Services Division. Utilizes Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring, Relationship Based Care, and NorthBay’s professional practice model to support the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization. At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology required.
- Current AHA or equivalent BLS upon hire.
- Telemetry certification within 3 months of employment and periodic renewal.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in the specific department area.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Possesses teaching ability and high professional standards.
- Well organized, be able to set priorities work independently and be an effective team member.
- Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.
Nice To Haves
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professional Certification Commission (AACVPR)
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professional Certification Commission (AACVPR). Certification as Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) through the American College of Sports Medicine or Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) prefer
- Minimum of 1 years’ clinical experience in area of specialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- assessing, developing, and delivering individualized therapies for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular health conditions
- conducting initial assessments
- providing patient and family education
- implementing monitored exercise and lifestyle interventions
- designing safe, effective exercise prescriptions tailored to medically complex patients
- guiding patients through aerobic training, resistance exercise, flexibility, and breathing techniques
- promoting nutrition, medication adherence, stress management, and risk factor reduction
- delivering safe, effective, excellent patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
