Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab

The Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Center at UC San Diego Health offers Intensive and Standard Cardiac Rehabilitation and other wellness programs that are designed to help patients with and without heart disease lead healthier lives. As part of our multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for direct patient care activities including supervising cardiac rehabilitation patients, conducting initial orientation visits, developing and implementing exercise prescriptions, case management, performing fitness evaluations and educating patients on risk factor reduction, behavior intervention and lifestyle change. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology. Must obtain ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within six months of hire. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Minimum of two years experience as an Exercise Physiologist in Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation. Understanding and ability to apply exercise principles for variety of adult patient populations. Ability to perform exercise testing parameters such as body fat, heart rate, and blood pressure. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field. Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP). #J-18808-Ljbffr