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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Exercise Physiologist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$30 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related allied health field is required.
  • Applicants must be certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine, or successfully obtain the certification within the first 6 months of employment.
  • Current American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification is required for continued employment.
  • Current CPR (BLS-C) certification is required for continued employment.
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required for continued employment.
  • The role requires recognizing and responding immediately and appropriately to potential emergency situations, making clinical decisions about safety and contraindications, and handling frequent bending, walking, climbing, overhead and repetitive reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting 50-100 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Administer physician-ordered cardiopulmonary exercise assessments, including exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress tests, depending on the work assignment.
  • Develop and guide exercise treatment plans for patients with chronic cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disorders.
  • Administer prescribed cardiopulmonary assessments or formulate and carry out rehabilitation prescriptions.
  • Use clinical judgment to adjust testing and exercise parameters.
  • Determine when to resume or terminate assessments or exercise based on clinical observations and established protocols.
  • Assist with problem solving and help ensure a safe environment for patients.
  • Escalate unresolved problems to the administrative manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related allied health field is preferred.
  • Two or more years of experience in exercise testing of clinical cardiopulmonary populations or in a cardiovascular or pulmonary rehabilitation environment is preferred.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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