Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

As a Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist with Covenant Health, you will implement and supervise individualized exercise reconditioning programs for adults with chronic medical conditions. Your focus will be on developing and adjusting exercise prescriptions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Exercise Program Development:

• Assess patients and develop personalized exercise plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare and adjust exercise prescriptions based on patient feedback, heart rate response, and physician recommendations.
• Monitor patient progress and update exercise plans as needed.

Education and Support:

• Provide education sessions on home exercise, benefits of exercise, stretching, nutrition, and related topics.
• Assist patients with pre and post-exercise blood glucose testing.
• Demonstrate exercise equipment usage and ensure patient safety.

Qualifications:

• ACSM certification as an exercise physiologist (EP-C), AACVPR certified cardiac rehab professional (CCRP), or AACVPR certified pulmonary rehab professional (PRC) within 12 months of hire.
• CPR certification.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.