Exercise Physiologist -South

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Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

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Exercise Physiologist provide direct care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients for restoring functional capacity by assuring safe and appropriate instruction in monitored exercise.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Wellness, required


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required


• Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC), preferred 


• Six months of experience in cardiac rehabilitation facility, required


• Possesses advanced knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, dysrhythmias and identification of life threatening electrocardiogram changes


• Knowledge of role of lifestyle modification in lowering cardiovascular risk factors


• Ability to physically facilitate and support patients participating in the rehabilitation program in performance of exercise, by demonstration, as needed


•  Provides instructional activities targeting cardiac and pulmonary risk factor reduction and healthy lifestyle promotion


• Facilitates psychological adjustment to lifestyle changes


• Periodically reviews progress of each participant and adjusts the plan of care accordingly