Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab * Days - Resource

Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab * Days - Resource

Requisition #: req12213

Shift: Days

FTE status: 0

On-call: No

Weekends: No

General Purpose of Job:

Provides clinical oversight for Cardiovascular Rehabilitation patients and participants enrolled in the Metro Health Phase I through Phase IV cardiovascular rehabilitation program. Performs graded exercise tests according to AHA, ACSM, and AACVPR guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or closely related field with core curriculum in cardiac rehabilitation preferred.
• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider required within 90 days of hire.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) required within 1 year of employment for all team members hired after January 1, 2026.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience in adult fitness with one (1) year in Cardiac Rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Possess thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology particularly of ischemic heart disease.
• Population Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts cardiovascular disease risk factor evaluations.
• Reviews patient history and functional capacity GXT test results in order to develop individualized exercise prescriptions. Adjust and updates exercise prescriptions according to orthopedic, heart rate/rhythm, vital signs, O2 saturation or other issues that may arise.
• Provides patient education and counseling and assists patients with developing strategies for behavioral modification.
• Performs graded exercise stress testing procedures in accordance with ACC/AHA/AACVPR guidelines.
• Perform adult 12 lead electrocardiograms and monitor exercise session ECGs.
• Monitors and records resting, exercising, and recovery vitals.
• Provides guidance and assistance in ambulating the patient.
• Records required strength training exercises and modifies patients with incorrect technique and/or gait form.
• Document concise, accurate and timely information in the patient care record in accordance with established policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations that govern them.
• Identifies patients with symptoms and/or values that are out of range or experiencing condition changes and notifies the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Coordinator. Assist in providing direct patient care for patients with signs/symptoms in need of urgent care.
• Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.