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Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac
Overview: Developing and implementing cardiac rehab treatment plans and providing cardiac education to patients and families. Able to perform patient assessment, exercise supervision and deliver emergency medical care utilizing established protocols for adolescent, adult and geriatric cardiac patients.
Responsibilities:
Teaching exercise classes, administering fitness testing and developing and implementing exercise programs within the continuum of care. Providing education to patients and families regarding the benefits of an exercise/healthy lifestyle. Able to perform supervision of exercise programs and deliver emergency medical care utilizing established protocols for adolescent, adult and geriatric cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness, or related field Required
- Masters Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness with concentration in cardiac health Preferred
- 1 year of experience Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Required
- ACLS within 90 Days Required