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Atrium Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program provides comprehensive, medically supervised care for patients recovering from heart-related events. Our program integrates structured exercise training, telemetry‑monitored sessions, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, stress‑management support, and education on cardiac risk reduction to promote long‑term heart health. As an Exercise Physiologist within Atrium Health Cardiac Rehab, you’ll be a key member of an expert interdisciplinary team that includes certified exercise physiologists, registered nurses, psychologists, and registered dietitians. You will play a central role in guiding patients through personalized exercise prescriptions, monitoring their physiologic responses, and helping them safely rebuild strength, endurance, and confidence following cardiac events. Our Cardiac Rehab Float team covers four Cardiac Rehab locations: Cabarrus, Kenilworth, Pineville, and Union.
Job Responsibility:
Performs and coordinates a variety of diagnostic procedures with the Cardiology service line
Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following the standards and guidelines of the ACSM/AHA/ACC and the current policies and procedures of Diagnostic Cardiology
Assess the patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing the latest H&P, lab results, and previous cardiac testing
Coordinates care with the ordering provider or Cardiologist
Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity
Assists with transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance
Recognizes electrocardiographic changes and arrythmias pre-test, during testing, and post-test to ensure diagnostic information is obtained in a safe and controlled environment
Communicates abnormal results to the physician, clinical staff, operations manager or nurse manager
Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner
In coordination with related staff may also cross train
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required
Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred
Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same
ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred, required for stress testing
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required
ACLS required within 6 months of hire date
Experience in stress testing preferred
One year of related experience preferred
Additional certifications may be required by the department
If performing stress tests, successful completion of the SHVI independent stress testing competencies including the use of pharmacological stress testing agents required
Complies with the requirements for advancement, maintenance, approved certification, and education as outlined in Cardiology Exercise Physiologist Career Advancement Program
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication
Vision (corrected) adequate for reading
Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties
Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher
Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely
Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day
Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending
on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead
Must be able to transfer patients
Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers
Nice to have:
Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology
ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist)
Experience in stress testing
One year of related experience
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance