Exercise Physiologist

Job description:

Pride Health is currently seeking candidates for a “Exercise Physiologist” position that will provide support to our client's healthcare systems in Danville, PA. This a contract assignment with a high likelihood of extension and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Position Summary:

Job Title: Exercise Physiologist

Location: Danville, PA

Schedule: 5x8 hrs

Shift: Days

Contract: 13 weeks

Pay Range: $2400 - $2567 Gross Weekly DOE

Overview:

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Exercise Physiologist to join our team. The incumbent will be responsible for designing and implementing personalized exercise programs to improve patients’ health, fitness, and recovery from chronic diseases or injuries. They assess physical abilities, monitor progress, and promote overall well-being through evidence-based fitness interventions.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Supervise and conduct exercise and pharmacologic stress testing in the exercise labs at the primary location and outreach sites.
• Assess the cardiovascular and metabolic responses to exercise in healthy, cardiac, or high-risk outpatients and inpatients.
• Determine appropriate testing protocols and establish criteria for test termination based on patient condition and safety guidelines.
• Implement and oversee individualized physical exercise programs for patients enrolled in the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program at assigned locations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, clinical protocols, and best practices in cardiac rehabilitation and stress testing.
• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to staff and trainees involved in exercise testing and rehabilitation programs.

Requirements: -

• Masters Degree in Exercise Science
• 2 years Clinical Stress testing experience
• Competent in Stress EKG interpretation
• Requires competency in supervising Treadmill stress tests, Exercise Echoes, Dobutamine Stress and Nuclear stress testing.

License and certification-:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Certification -
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist within 2 years - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health:

Pride Health is Pride Global healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.