Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehab / Full-time - CHRISTUS Health

POSITION SUMMARY:  Evaluates and administers medically related exercise programs and lifestyle risk factor modifications for the Center for Living Well (cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, PREP patients, and Employee Wellness) prescribed by referring physicians. Participates in the day-to-day operations, completes appropriate documentation requirements of patient assessment and treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelors degree in Exercise Science/Physiology

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  BLS and ACLS required within orientation period. ACSM, ACE, or NCSA preferred.

SKILLS:

• Current knowledge and/or experience in cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other chronic diseases, emergency procedures, nutrition, exercise physiology, health education, psychology, and medical and educational strategies for CAD risk factor management and COPD management.

EXPERIENCE:   One to three years relevant experience required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:  Director, Rehabilitation Services

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen

May be exposed to heavy lifting, toxic substance, blood-borne pathogens, in the course of normal duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Moves or assists in moving (including but not limited to) lifting, pushing, transferring patients, equipment, supplies up to 50 pounds, frequent and prolonged standing and walking.    Ability to demonstrate exercises.