Exercise Physiologist

Lifebridge Health • Salisbury, MD

108d • $23 - $36

About The Position

The Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for the exercise, education and lifestyle modifications of patients recovering from myocardial infarction, open heart surgery, PTCI, stent, other interventional strategies for CAD, and those having been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. These applications will be extended to other patient populations (i.e., COPD, CHF, diabetes) as well as asymptomatic adults. Other responsibilities include involvement in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, administering patient education and exercise therapy for the outpatient service. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

Requirements

• MS in Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness/Exercise Physiology - Exercise Science.
• AHA, BLS certification required.
• American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification required or willing to complete within two years of employment.
• ACLS certification required or willing to complete within one year of employment.
• Minimum two to five years experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Three to six years graduate experience required in a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adult Fitness setting.
• Experience in formulating exercise prescriptions from exercise tolerance tests.
• Knowledge of cardiac medications and effects on exercise performance.
• Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and familiarity with assessment of Phase I patients.
• Confidence in EKG interpretation.
• Practical skills in modifying an exercise program to individual needs.
• Knowledgeable in conducting submax and maximal exercise tolerance testing.
• Experience in leading group warm-up sessions.
• Strong knowledge base in cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology, ACSM guidelines, and EKG interpretation required.
• Metabolic testing experience is a plus.
• Confidence in working with adults and good personnel interaction required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for exercise, education, and lifestyle modifications of patients recovering from myocardial infarction, open heart surgery, PTCI, stent, and other interventional strategies for CAD.
• Extend applications to other patient populations including COPD, CHF, diabetes, and asymptomatic adults.
• Involvement in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
• Administer patient education and exercise therapy for the outpatient service.
• Manage inventory, distribution, and delivery of medications as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability insurance plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off plans
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance
• Access to on-site childcare
• Credit union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Master's degree