Card-Pulm Exercise Physiologist

Portsmouth Life Center
1202 18th Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. The Exercise Physiologist's primary job function is to promote wellness by instructing, demonstrating, and supervising clients/patients in all related areas of exercise and rehabilitation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science required
• Master's Degree in Exercise Science preferred

Licensure:

• BLS within 90 days of hire required
• ACLS within 1 year of hire required

Experience:

• Completion of internship or six months job related work required.

Assists in clinical operations in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Conducts exercise/fitness evaluations, exercise prescriptions and target heart rates. Orients Cardiopulmonary rehab graduates who become a phase III member to exercise programs and equipment. Facilitates/provides patient and family teaching using appropriate teaching strategies. Performs other duties as assigned. Oversees and assist Cardiopulmonary Rehab Phase III.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.