Exercise Physiologist at Columbus Regional Health – Columbus, Indiana

What you need to know about this position:

• Recognized as one of the top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health, our interdisciplinary team partners with cardiologists to treat patients with cardiovascular disease.
• The Exercise Physiologist works closely with Phase I and II rehab nurses to provide safe and appropriate monitored conditioning for cardiovascular patients.
• This position will be part of a Cardiac Rehab program that is based on three key Pillars or Regular Exercise, Heart Health Nutrition, and Healthy Mindset. We guide our patients through personalized exercise, interactive workshops, cooking demos, and informative video's.
• This position will be instrumental in the development of exercise prescriptions in accordance with cardiac rehabilitation guidelines and protocols.
• Provide continued patient education on risk factor modification in order to promote lifestyle changes.
• The base hourly rate for the Exercise Physiologist position is $19.84. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
• This full-time position will require you to work 40 hours a week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

What is required for this position:

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology required.
• Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary rehab experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• American College of Sports Medicine—Exercise Specialist certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.