Exercise Physiologist Specialist

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Provides quality participant care through implementing and supervising the physical exercise program in conjunction with the Cardiopulmonary Rehab nursing and respiratory staff. Demonstrates clinical knowledge in physical assessment, case management, and the process of healthcare management. Performs high quality Cardiology testing. Provides clerical support and supplements program with expert knowledge. Supports the mission, philosophy and objectives of The Chester County Hospital.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Treatment of the Cardiopulmonary patient in the monitored exercise setting.
• Reviews education, medications, doctor’s communications and processing the chart needs and paperwork to meet standards.
• Provides Case Management.
• Provides Clerical support.
• Provides specialized cardiac services in Non Invasive Cardiology, like CV testing (holding and responding to Code pager, stress testing, holter monitors).
  
  

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Health and Physical Education with a concentration in fitness and exercise Equivalent Experience:
• Master of Arts or Science
• Education Specialization: Cardiopulmonary Rehab Equivalent Experience:
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.