Exercise Physiologist Job at TidalHealth, Salisbury, MD

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  • TidalHealth
  • Salisbury, MD

Job Description

Why work at TidalHealth?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.

Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Position Summary

The Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for the exercise, education and lifestyle modifications of patients recovering from myocardial infarction, open heart surgery, PTCI, stent, other interventional strategies for CAD, and those having been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. These applications will be extended to other patient populations (i.e., COPD, CHF, diabetes) as well as asymptomatic adults. Other responsibilities include involvement in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, administering patient education and exercise therapy for the outpatient service. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Position Requirements
  • MS - Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness/Exercise Physiology - Exercise Science
  • AHA, BLS certification required
  • American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification required or willing to complete within two year of employment
  • ACLS certification required or willing to complete within one year of employment


Experience

  • Minimum two to five years experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation-inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Three to six years graduate experience required in a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adult Fitness setting.
  • Experience in formulating exercise prescriptions from exercise tolerance tests. Knowledge of cardiac medications and effects on exercise performance.
  • Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Familiarity of assessment of Phase I patients. Appropriateness for exercise. Confidence in EKG interpretation.
  • Practical skills in modifying an exercise program to individual needs (i.e., diabetic, obesity, arthritis, pulmonary, CHF, PTCA/stent) and presenting this information to patients and family members.
  • Knowledgeable in conducting submax and maximal exercise tolerance testing.
  • Experience in leading group warm up sessions.
  • Strong knowledge base in cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology, ACSM guidelines and EKG interpretation required.
  • Metabolic testing experience is a plus.
  • Confidence in working with adults and good personnel interaction required.


Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Work Schedule

  • Monday-Friday, rotating Saturday; rotating day shift.
  • Occasionally asked to work for special events.
  • Hours rearrangement based on work demand, minimum of 40 hours per week/salary position


Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Benefits

  • At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
  • Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

Salary range:$23.25-$36.04 Commensurate with experience

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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