Exercise Physiologist
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist provides direct, safe, best-practice-driven care primarily in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. The role works closely with a multidisciplinary team, cardiologists, and hospital staff to support patient outcomes. Responsibilities include creating and updating individualized exercise prescriptions; orienting patients to equipment and safety protocols; conducting functional fitness testing and body composition analysis; educating patients and families; supervising and monitoring exercise sessions; and maintaining clinical documentation, data, and program records. The Exercise Physiologist adjusts treatment plans as appropriate and collaborates with physicians and clinical staff on patient goals while following safety, security, and infection-control practices and contributing to a positive work environment. The position screens and assesses patients for program eligibility, evaluates and delivers Phase I care, and assesses, treats, and tracks outcomes in Phase II programs in accordance with AACVPR recommendations and core competencies. It also involves risk stratification, treatment planning, exercise prescription and progression, education planning, monitoring ECG and hemodynamics, managing patient safety during exercise across all phases of care, and helping patients set goals and manage outcomes. The posting describes the schedule as PRN Days.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise.
- 12 months of relevant experience with secondary prevention populations or at least 120 hours of internship in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
- Experience recognizing and interpreting 12-lead and exercise ECGs.
- Documented coursework and/or demonstrated experience in exercise prescription, anatomy and physiology, and human movement.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), required within 14 days of hire.
- Certified Personal Trainer/Exercise Specialist or Certified Exercise Specialist, required within 12 months of hire.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
Responsibilities
- Screen and assess patients for program eligibility and appropriateness.
- Evaluate and deliver Phase I care for eligible populations according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Assess, intervene, and track outcomes in Phase II programs in line with AACVPR recommendations and core competencies.
- Risk-stratify patients to guide treatment plans, exercise prescriptions, program progression, and education plans.
- Monitor, evaluate, and manage ECG, hemodynamics, and patient safety during exercise in all phases of care.
- Help patients set goals and manage outcomes in accordance with AACVPR and department standards.
- Establish and update individualized exercise prescriptions.
- Orient patients to equipment and safety protocols.
- Conduct functional fitness testing and body composition analysis.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Supervise and monitor exercise sessions.
- Document and maintain current clinical data and program records, adjusting treatment plans as appropriate.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, cardiologists, physicians, and clinical staff to support patient outcomes and goal-setting.
- Follow safety, security, and infection-control practices and contribute to a positive quality work environment.
