Exercise Physiologist-PD

Overview
St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.
Responsibilities

Develops individual exercise programs, leads exercise sessions and administers assessments.
Case manager for assigned patients.
Provides health education in cardiovascular disease risk factor reduction and life-style mgmt.

Requirements:


Requires MA/MS degree in physical education/exercise physiology.
Completed internship of at least 400 hours in cardiac rehab and ECG interpretation skills required. Exp. in clinical research in fitness/cardiac rehab preferred. 6 mos. of exercise testing/leadership in cardiac rehab req'd.
BLS and ACLS required.
ACSM certified exercise test technologist or equivalent exp. Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Pay Range
USD $32.55 - USD $32.55 /Hr.
Qualifications
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.