Clinical Exercise Physiologist .

Position Summary The clinical exercise physiologist is responsible for the provision and management of exercise services and assessments for the patient with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other disease within the organization of Cardiopulmonary Rehab Services (CPRS). Consultation may also be provided in the other patient care centers as indicated. The clinical exercise physiologist will participate in evaluation of the patient, exercise sessions, providing educational support, discharge planning and providing follow-up care within Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab and related programs within CPRS.

Position Qualifications Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, or a related field or equivalency.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in exercise physiology or related field or equivalency

Minimal Experience:

1 year experience in exercise physiology in a clinical healthcare environment providing cardiac and/or pulmonary rehab or equivalency.

Preferred Experience:

2 years exercise physiology and fitness experience in a healthcare setting, providing cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation.

Certifications required:

AHA BLS within 3 weeks of hire, ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Certifications preferred:

Clinical certification from ACSM, AACVPR or equivalent