Exercise Physiologist - Per Diem
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of individualized exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular disease. This role ensures the safe and effective delivery of exercise therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team aimed at improving patients' functional capacity, reducing risk factors, and enhancing overall quality of life. Key responsibilities include conducting initial and ongoing exercise assessments, interpreting diagnostic results, ECG monitoring, and creating evidence-based exercise prescriptions tailored to patients' medical status, risk stratification, and personal goals. The Exercise Physiologist monitors patients during exercise sessions to ensure safety, responds to cardiac or medical emergencies per established protocols, and communicates patient progress with the healthcare team. In addition to exercise supervision, the Exercise Physiologist provides education on lifestyle modification, including physical activity, stress management, and cardiovascular risk reduction strategies. This position requires strong clinical judgment, adherence to ACSM, AACVPR and CMS guidelines, and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and achieve departmental goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire or transfer.
- ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or equivalent credential required or must be obtained within 90 days from time of hire or transfer.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in clinical exercise testing and prescription, preferably in a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation setting required.
- Familiarity with ACSM, AACVPR standards and CMS requirements for cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- Experience with ECG monitoring, risk stratification, and emergency response are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- development, implementation, and supervision of individualized exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular disease
- conducting initial and ongoing exercise assessments
- interpreting diagnostic results
- ECG monitoring
- creating evidence-based exercise prescriptions tailored to patients' medical status, risk stratification, and personal goals
- monitoring patients during exercise sessions to ensure safety
- responds to cardiac or medical emergencies per established protocols
- communicates patient progress with the healthcare team
- provides education on lifestyle modification, including physical activity, stress management, and cardiovascular risk reduction strategies
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
