Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardio Pulmonary Rehab - Days (011)

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardio Pulmonary Rehab - Days (011)-(T208673)

Description

Compensation : Pay Range : $43,235-70,255 annually- - Benefits available for eligible positions include : 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.

In addition to our many , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Multiple Shifts Available : UAB Medicine supports work / life balance and offers a Monday-Friday work schedule for this role with no weekends or holidays.

The shifts available for this unit are : - Full-Time AM (6 a.m.-3 p.m., 7 a.m.-4 p.m., 8 a.m.-5 p.m)

Unit Details : provides the latest research-based care for patients with heart or lung conditions, ranging from recent heart attack and heart failure to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, to improve their quality of life and help them recover from surgery or other treatments.

With services that are nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and supported by the advanced technology, facilities, and equipment at , staff on this unit work as part of an interdisciplinary team of nurses, exercise physiologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists, and behaviorists providing care in a gym setting to educate patients on exercise and disease management as well as develop goals to improve their overall heart and lung health.

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021- Level I Trauma Center- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke CenterOur success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture .

Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match .

Job Description :

To provide multidisciplinary rehabilitative care to the cardiac and pulmonary clinical patient population. To assess patient’s exercise, educational and behavioral needs.

To be responsible for the evaluation of patient condition to include, but not limited to, strength and endurance, flexibility, and teaching to reduce falls through balancing routines.

To work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment to include, medical directors, registered nurses, dietitians, respiratory therapy and other exercise physiologists in establishing rehabilitation goals and implementing individualized treatment plans.

To assume a leadership role within multidisciplinary team as an exercise specialist guiding exercise prescription and progression, and designating specified exercise modalities for patient population through individual assessment.

To be responsible for the understanding and pursuit of program performance metrics to ensure best outcomes with each patient.

To respond to the unique needs of all patients’ ages young adult through geriatric.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or a related field required. Master’s degree

preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Previous experience in a

cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation setting strongly preferred.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Currently holds Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification from ACSM or Certified Cardiac

Rehab Professional (CCRP) from AACVPR or must be obtained within 18 months of hire. Basic Life

Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is

required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Primary Location

UAB Hospital

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

702500000 Cardiovascular Services

Employee Status

RegularShift : Day / 1st Shift