Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation
Details
- Department: Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Schedule: Part Time
- This will be a position working between Perdido and Gulf Breeze Clinic
Perdido: M,W&F 8am-230pm
Gulf Breeze T&Th 8am-12pm
Hours will vary depending on patient load - Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
- Location: Pensacola, Fl
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients.
- Provide patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
- Plan and teach exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen.
- Monitor patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
- Recognize contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise.
- Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
- Provide exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
- Ensure department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly.
- Prepare, develop and maintain various files, records, reports; schedule patient appointments as required.
- Provide oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.
Education:
- Bachelors degree required.
- Masters degree preferred.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and cancer care.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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Responsibilities
Implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients.
- Provide patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
- Plan and teach exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen.
- Monitor patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
- Recognize contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise.
- Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
- Provide exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
- Ensure department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly.
- Prepare, develop and maintain various files, records, reports; schedule patient appointments as required.
- Provide oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.
Education:
- Bachelors degree required.
- Masters degree preferred.