Exercise Physiologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Conduct thorough health evaluations of patients in cardiac rehabilitation, focusing on physical fitness, medical history, lifestyle choices, and psychological health.

• Track patient development and modify rehabilitation strategies based on exercise tolerance, heart rate, and blood pressure readings.

• Create and implement exercise programs tailored for specific populations, primarily older adults experiencing cardiovascular challenges, using telehealth/video conferencing tools.

• Execute exercise plans in accordance with current professional guidelines and organizational protocols.

• Assess patient adherence and responses to prescribed exercise regimens.

• Facilitate group exercise sessions and collaborate with the clinical operations team and medical director to refresh group programming.

• Accurately document patient information in a timely and concise manner.

• Offer motivation, emotional encouragement, and cognitive-behavioral coaching to patients.

• Recognize and address obstacles that hinder rehabilitation progress and participation in group education.

• Educate patients about cardiovascular health, nutrition, stress management, quitting smoking, dietary adjustments, and medication compliance.

• Encourage consistent program attendance and assist in enrolling patients in group education sessions.

• Work in partnership with cardiologists, nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Provide ongoing updates regarding patient progress to the healthcare team.

• Maintain accurate records and document data for program outcomes, patient objectives, and adherence tracking.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related discipline.

• Certification in CPR and First Aid.

• ACSM or AACVPR certification is mandatory: CCRP, EP-C, CEP, or RCEP.

• Prior experience in a clinical or rehabilitation environment, preferably with cardiac patients.

• Experience in leading group classes or serving as a Group Fitness Instructor.

• Understanding of cardiovascular disease management, exercise prescription, and behavioral change strategies.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to convey complex medical information effectively.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Availability for shifts from Monday to Friday, either 8am-3pm ET or 1pm-6pm ET.

• Classification as a 1099 contractor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work structure.