The Exercise Physiologist in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of individualized exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular disease. This role ensures the safe and effective delivery of exercise therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team aimed at improving patients' functional capacity, reducing risk factors, and enhancing overall quality of life.
Key responsibilities include conducting initial and ongoing exercise assessments, interpreting diagnostic results, ECG monitoring, and creating evidence-based exercise prescriptions tailored to patients' medical status, risk stratification, and personal goals. The Exercise Physiologist monitors patients during exercise sessions to ensure safety, responds to cardiac or medical emergencies per established protocols, and communicates patient progress with the healthcare team.
In addition to exercise supervision, the Exercise Physiologist provides education on lifestyle modification, including physical activity, stress management, and cardiovascular risk reduction strategies. This position requires strong clinical judgment, adherence to ACSM, AACVPR and CMS guidelines, and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and achieve departmental goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field required. Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire or transfer. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred. ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or equivalent credential required or must be obtained within 90 days from time of hire or transfer.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in clinical exercise testing and prescription, preferably in a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation setting required. Experience with ECG monitoring, risk stratification, and emergency response are strongly preferred. Familiarity with ACSM, AACVPR standards and CMS requirements for cardiac rehabilitation programs.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires frequent walking and standing and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
AtlantiCare is an integrated system of services designed to help people achieve optimal health. It does so by focusing on customer needs and expectations to provide accessible, comprehensive services of superior quality and value. AtlantiCare is comprised of AtlantiCare Regional Health Services including AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with three locations, ambulatory services and AtlantiCare Physician Group; the AtlantiCare Foundation, and AtlantiCare Health Solutions, an accountable care organization.
The region’s largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare’s more than 6,500 employees and 900 physicians and providers serve the community in more than 100 locations throughout six counties in New Jersey. AtlantiCare and its business units are governed by boards comprised of volunteer community leaders. AtlantiCare’s focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services.
AtlantiCare is committed to building healthy communities through partnerships with local organizations that share its interest in health. AtlantiCare’s primary service offering of Healthcare Delivery, integrated with the complementary and strategic service offerings of Health Information and Health Solutions, is focused on delivering value at every stage of an individual’s health (healthy, at-risk, episodically ill or chronically ill). Together, these services offer the elements necessary to achieve, maintain or return each member of the community to optimal health.
AtlantiCare’s Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships.
Vision: AtlantiCare builds healthy communities.
Values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Service.
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