Exercise Physiologist

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

3d

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist evaluates, coordinates, and plans exercise education for patients in Cardiac, Pulmonary, and/or Vascular Rehabilitation. The position focuses on risk reduction, behavior intervention, and lifestyle modification. The role supports patient evaluation and orientation, exercise-session supervision, education, progress documentation, and follow-up across rehabilitation programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or another field related to science or health.
• Certified in Basic Life Support or obtain certification within three months of employment; CPR recertification is required every two years.
• Advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk factors, and behavior modification strategies related to cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation services.
• Experience providing individual and group educational programs for patients and their families to promote positive health behaviors.
• Complete annual mandatory Safety and Compliance Training in E-Train.
• Maintain competency in Cardiac Rehab monitoring and interpretation of various EKG rhythms.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement Cardiac, Pulmonary, and/or Vascular Rehabilitation programs; document patient progress and therapeutic response; and provide follow-up.
• Coordinate patient incentive programs.
• Assist with new patient evaluation, orientation, and follow-up, including graded exercise testing, exercise prescription, body composition analysis, lipid analysis, and explanation of exercise sessions.
• Assist in supervising exercise sessions and updating exercise prescriptions as needed.
• Assist with patient record keeping, attendance tracking, progress notes, and charge posting.
• Participate in educational opportunities offered to patients.
• Assist in orienting new employees and students.
• Participate in and contribute to the departmental and organizational CQI process.
• Use and maintain departmental equipment appropriately.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for patients.
• Assess patients for possible signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to exercise.
• Contribute to program development and implementation, including community presentations and Cardiac, Pulmonary, and Vascular Rehabilitation.
• Keep staff and patients informed about new trends in exercise therapy.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation staff meetings.
• Model the lifestyle promoted by Cardiac, Pulmonary, and/or Vascular Rehabilitation.
• Maintain an optimistic and professional image and provide excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Conform to Service Excellence and Expectation Policies.
• Provide professional assistance, exercise observation and training, and appropriate comfort and safety measures for adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits effective day one for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan enrollment available from day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time