Exercise Physiologist - Outpatient Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab

Piedmont Healthcare•Jasper, GA

About The Position

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support the growth of its Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Care team. The role provides hands-on patient care and requires accurate, complete documentation in accordance with charting procedures. The Exercise Physiologist contributes to educational efforts, assesses and orients new participants, and works with other staff to develop individualized treatment plans. The position applies exercise science knowledge to people with cardiac or pulmonary disease and potential comorbidities, and develops and adjusts exercise prescriptions based on graded exercise testing (GXT), daily patient responses, and physician recommendations, with assistance from nurses and respiratory therapists. The role supervises exercise sessions, monitors participants’ responses, measures EKG, oximetry, heart rate, and blood pressure, and assesses participants before, during, and after exercise. The Exercise Physiologist also makes appropriate referrals and recommendations to participants, staff, and the Medical Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness, or a related field.
BCLS - Basic Life Support / BLS Certification.
No work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, or Adult Health & Fitness with a concentration in cardiac health.

Responsibilities

Accurately and completely document care according to charting procedures.
Participate in program educational efforts, classes, and individual sessions.
Conduct initial assessments and orientations for new participants.
Assist other staff members in developing individualized treatment plans.
Apply exercise science knowledge to people with cardiac and pulmonary disease and potential comorbidities.
Develop and regularly adjust individual exercise prescriptions based on GXT, daily patient responses in rehabilitation, and physician recommendations, with assistance from nurses and respiratory therapists.
Supervise exercise sessions and monitor participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.
Measure EKG, oximetry, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Assess participants before, during, and after exercise, and make appropriate referrals or recommendations to participants, staff, and the Medical Director.