Exercise Physiologist
Suffolk, VA  / Hampton, VA  / Williamsburg, VA 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital & Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Cardiovascular Therapy are currently hiring for aFlexi shift,Day Shift, Exercise Physiologist!

Hours/Shift: Flexi, Day Shift 7AM-7PM: (Flexi status is typically 1 shift a week, with the option to pick up additional shifts.)

The Exercise Physiologist assists in coordinating and implementing all phases of education and exercise therapy programs for the rehabilitation of persons with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Assists in collection of data to complete the initial patient assessment, the development of an exercise plan and a plan for education about life-style modification for Phase I and II cardiac/pulmonary rehab patients. Monitors and treats patients during exercise, assisting with modification of the exercise plan and conducts patient education.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
  • Previous EKG monitoring/telemetry work experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification (Must obtain within one year of employment)

Sentara Benefits:

Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits,

Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth!

Keywords: Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Rehab, Clinical Support, Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, Cardiovascular Life Support, Telemetry, EKG, EKG monitoring

Job Summary

Assists in coordinating and implementing all phases of education and exercise therapy programs for the rehabilitation of persons with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Assists in collection of data to complete the initial patient assessment, the development of an exercise plan and a plan for education about life-style modification for Phase I and II cardiac/pulmonary rehab patients. Monitors and treats patients during exercise, assisting with modification of the exercise plan and conducts patient education.

Must achieve ACLS certification within one year of employment.

Qualifications:

BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Exercise Science (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Kinesiology (Required)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

EKG monitoring/Telemetry

Skills

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.


In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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