Exercise Physiologist

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute Cardiac Rehab Department at Cleveland Clinic offers an exciting and dynamic environment for exercise physiologists, performing over 8,000 inpatient and 7,000 outpatient cardiac rehab visits each year. This diverse patient population, from individuals undergoing preventive testing to those with complex cardiac and pulmonary conditions, provides both a challenging and highly educational experience. As an Exercise Physiologist, you will develop individualized exercise prescriptions and oversee exercise progression for patients with cardiovascular disease in a rehabilitative setting. In this role, you will conduct patient testing before and after rehabilitation, including assessments of strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance. Using test data, patient status and current medication regimens, you will create and update exercise prescriptions based on patient responses.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with Saturday availability.

This position is primarily based at Main Campus with some shifts at Fairview Hospital, and have the option to pick up shifts at any site if they choose.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide patient testing before and after rehabilitation, including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance.  

• Provide exercise prescriptions for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen.  

• Update exercise prescriptions according to patient response.  

• Implement concepts of cardiac secondary prevention.  

• Recognize contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise.  

• Appropriately respond to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.  

• Provide exercise information to patients, peers and the community through public speaking and education classes.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in exercise-related field

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Background in Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Experience with Inpatient Care (Post-Surgery Patients, Monitoring Vitals, etc.)

• Working Knowledge of EKG Rhythms

• Understanding of Telemetry Monitoring

• Flexibility to Work in Both Inpatient and Outpatient Settings

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time and ability to help patients stand and walk.

• Will require some lifting, bending, twisting of upper extremity to help limited patients.

• Must be able to adapt to different room temperatures in exercise.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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