Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Float Team, PRN
About The Position
Atrium Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program provides comprehensive, medically supervised care for patients recovering from heart-related events. Our program integrates structured exercise training, telemetry‑monitored sessions, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, stress‑management support, and education on cardiac risk reduction to promote long‑term heart health. As an Exercise Physiologist within Atrium Health Cardiac Rehab, you’ll be a key member of an expert interdisciplinary team that includes certified exercise physiologists, registered nurses, psychologists, and registered dietitians. You will play a central role in guiding patients through personalized exercise prescriptions, monitoring their physiologic responses, and helping them safely rebuild strength, endurance, and confidence following cardiac events. Our Cardiac Rehab Float team covers four Cardiac Rehab locations: Cabarrus, Kenilworth, Pineville, and Union.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required
- Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same.
- ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred, required for stress testing.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required.
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.
- Experience in stress testing preferred.
- One year of related experience preferred.
- Additional certifications may be required by the department.
- If performing stress tests, successful completion of the SHVI independent stress testing competencies including the use of pharmacological stress testing agents required.
- Complies with the requirements for advancement, maintenance, approved certification, and education as outlined in Cardiology Exercise Physiologist Career Advancement Program.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following the standards and guidelines of the ACSM/AHA/ACC and the current policies and procedures of Diagnostic Cardiology.
- Assess the patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing the latest H&P, lab results, and previous cardiac testing. Coordinates care with the ordering provider or Cardiologist.
- Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity
- Assists with transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
- Recognizes electrocardiographic changes and arrythmias pre-test, during testing, and post-test to ensure diagnostic information is obtained in a safe and controlled environment.
- Communicates abnormal results to the physician, clinical staff, operations manager or nurse manager.
- Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.
- In coordination with related staff may also cross train.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
