DescriptionInova 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:
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
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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 1 Job Responsibilities:
- The Exercise Physiologist 1 works on a multidisciplinary team to care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed-upon goals.
- Administers or supports diagnostics testing to support diagnosis and treatment plans and participates in a community effort to support chronic disease
- Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by incorporating comorbidity and musculoskeletal disorders, per established program (ACCVPR, ACSM, ATS, ACC, NASM) standards and guidelines, as evidenced by random chart review.
- May include evaluating patient responses to prescribed treatment plans, testing, and procedures and developing ongoing plans.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP) for Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab Programs; or Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (AACVPR CCRP)
- Internship experience in a Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab setting
- Experience as an Exercise Physiologist in a hospital setting