Responsible for the daily operations of the cardiopulmonary rehab exercise program equipment area. Position also responsible for assisting Participants with equipment orientations. Monitor Telemetry, provide participants guidance in safe and proper usage of all fitness equipment, performing preventive wellness assessments, baseline assessments, organize and implement programs pertaining to cardiopulmonary rehab and attend health fairs/outside events representing Augusta Health Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program. Exercise physiologist will also provide education to inpatients discussing cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular diagnosis, and benefits to attending the Phase II Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program. Must also be able to lead group education and group exercise classes. Exercise Physiologist must be able to communicate effectively to Physicians, Staff and other disciplines. Exercise Physiologist must be efficient in performing patient admissions, discharges and Individual Treatment Plans. Position must be able to perform a 6 Minute Walk Test and provide oxygen therapy. Other duties include: Taking Blood Pressures, Palpate pulse, Pulse Ox saturation and perform blood glucose check on ACCU-CHEK. Pass Basic EKG and Advanced EKG tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science, Kinesiology, Sport Management or a Fitness Related Field required or a combination of education, experience or certification from ASCM or must obtain ACSM within 6 months of being hired.
• Cardiopulmonary Rehab Experienced preferred.
• Current BLS Certification
• ACLS certification within 3 months
• ACSM certification within 6 months

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.