Emory

Exercise Physiologist

Division
St. Joseph's Hospital
Campus Location
Atlanta, GA, 30342
Campus Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Department
SJH Cardiac Rehabilitation
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
150337
Job Category
Therapy
Schedule
7a-5:30p
Standard Hours
40 Hours
Hourly Minimum
USD $27.24/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint
USD $32.38/Hr.

Overview

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  • Wellness incentives
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Description

Hours: Monday -Thursday 7am-5:30pm (10 hour shifts). 

  • Provides both verbal and written communication participants, their families and their designated physicians.
  • Monitors daily exercise sessions for the purpose of evaluating the participant's physiologic response to exercise training (to include accurate recognition and interpretation of EKG abnormalities and arrhythmias) and for teaching safe, effective exercise techniques.
  • Leads group exercise classes.
  • Organizes and teaches classes for the purpose of educating participants about cardiac risk factors and the current recommendations for their reduction and control.
  • Participate as case manager as requested.
  • Responsible for participating in departmental quality improvement process and for meeting all departmental and hospital requirements regarding infection control and safety.
  • Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS in the field of Exercise Science with MS, MA, or MEd required for providing formal evaluations or functioning as a case manager for Cardiac Rehab patients.
  • Exercise Specialist certification or ACSM certification applicable to practice level preferred or demonstrated ability to complete criteria within 6 months of employment.
  • Commensurate work history in lieu of certification accepted at the discretion of the director.
  • Current BCLS certification.
  • Current ACLS certification or demonstrated ability to complete criteria within 1 year of employment if responsibilities involve monitoring exercise for cardiac rehab Patients.
  • Two years experience organizing and providing Adult Health and Fitness Programs preferable.
  • Minimum one year experience in cardiac rehab preferred (may include internship).

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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