Exercise Physiologist

**Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital & Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center** Cardiovascular Therapy are currently hiring for a **Flexi shift,** **Day Shift, **Exercise Physiologist**

**Hours/Shift**:_Flexi, Day Shift 7AM-7PM: (Flexi status is typically 1 shift a week, with the option to pick up additional shifts.)_
- The **Exercise Physiologist** assists in coordinating and implementing all phases of education and exercise therapy programs for the rehabilitation of persons with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Assists in collection of data to complete the initial patient assessment, the development of an exercise plan and a plan for education about life-style modification for Phase I and II cardiac/pulmonary rehab patients. Monitors and treats patients during exercise, assisting with modification of the exercise plan and conducts patient education.**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology
- Previous EKG monitoring/telemetry work experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification (Must obtain within one year of employment)

**Sentara Benefits**:
Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth

Keywords: Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Rehab, Clinical Support, Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, Cardiovascular Life Support, Telemetry, EKG, EKG monitoring

Assists in coordinating and implementing all phases of education and exercise therapy programs for the rehabilitation of persons with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Assists in collection of data to complete the initial patient assessment, the development of an exercise plan and a plan for education about life-style modification for Phase I and II cardiac/pulmonary rehab patients. Monitors and treats patients during exercise, assisting with modification of the exercise plan and conducts patient education. Must achieve ACLS certification within one year of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
- Bachelor's Level Degree
- EKG monitoring/Telemetry Previous Experience