Exercise Physiologist

• Location: Carmel, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center
• Department/Specialty: Cardiac Services
• Schedule: PRN Days | 7:15am to 3:45pm | Monday through Friday

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepares develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.
• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Certified Athletic Trainer.
  • Certification specializing in Personal Training.
  • Certification specializing in Sports Medicine.
  • Certification specializing in Strength & Conditioning.
  • Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Must have at least 2 yrs previous Exercise Physiology experience in an inpatient high acuity hospital.