Cardio Exercise Physiologist

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

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• Coordinates exercise programs including referrals, orientations, scheduling, planning, and supervision to achieve individualized patient goals.
• Adjusts patients' exercise routines to facilitate meeting goals.
• Provides education and psychological support, and serves as a role model to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and returning to a healthy lifestyle.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and performs accurate assessments of vital signs and general conditions at rest and during exercise.
• Consults with RNs regarding participants' medications or other clinical measures and provides appropriate responses.
• Interprets Electrocardiogram (ECG) basic rhythm strips and vital sign measurements and responds appropriately.
• Communicates patient care information clearly through written and verbal reports, keeping appropriate team members informed of progress and concerns. Documents all communication with physicians or other professionals involved in patient therapy. Maintains professional relationships with participants and ensures confidentiality of employee, patient, administration, and medical staff information.
• Participates in completing and documenting daily safety checks, equipment checks, and patient education on safe equipment use.
• Engages in performance improvement activities, supports quality standards, and documents and monitors activities as needed.
• Utilizes available educational materials, programs, literature, and resource personnel for career development and remains informed of current changes in policy, protocols, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule according to needs of department [Required]
  
  • Ability to recognize and intervene in potential hazards to patient safety [Required]
  
  • Ability to demonstrate stretching exercises aerobic and recreational games [Required]
  
  • Ability to prescribe appropriate exercise regimens to patients [Required]
  
  • Ability to operate and do safety checks on various types of exercise equipment [Required]
  
  • Ability to read and interpret pertinent portions of the medical record [Required]
  
  • Basic Electrocardiogram (EKG) skills [Required]
  
  
  
  Education:
  
  • Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field [Required]
  
  
  
  Field of Study:
  
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  Work Experience:
  
  • Experience and/or internship in a cardiac rehab or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting [Preferred]
  
  • Experience in leading group exercise classes [Preferred]
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
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  Licenses and Certifications:
  
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  
  • Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) [Preferred]
  
  • Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC) [Preferred]
  
  
  Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
  Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.