Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

Inova Fairfax Hospital - Cardiac Rehabilitation is looking for a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to join the team. This role is a PRN position.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Exercise Physiologist Job Responsibilities:

• Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by incorporating comorbidities and musculoskeletal disorders, per established program (ACCVPR, ACSM, ATS, ACC, NASM) standards and guidelines, as evidenced by random chart review.

• Reviews and develops Individual Treatment Plans.

• Develops exercise and strength training programs, patient education, and behavioral health support specific to each patient to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Demonstrates proper instruction and technique for performing appropriate exercise and strength training as needed to ensure patient safety and adherence to exercise prescription, as evidenced by direct observation.

• Immediately reports significant changes in patient clinical status to appropriate members of the healthcare team and assists with emergency care according to department policy, as evidenced by direct observation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.
• Licensure: American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP) required upon start for Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab Programs. Or Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (AACVPR CCRP)
• Experience: 0 years of experience
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association.