Banner Health·Tucson, Arizona
The role involves assessing cardiac and pulmonary patients to develop and implement individualized exercise prescriptions. It also includes monitoring vitals and ECGs during supervised sessions and providing lifestyle and risk-factor education.
This position provides assessment, treatment, and education to cardiac and pulmonary patients and their families in an outpatient cardiac, pulmonary rehabilitation or inpatient setting. Writes exercise prescriptions to progress patients through phase two and three outpatient rehabilitation.
Core functions 1.
Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention.
Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
Works alongside and receives guidance from other more experienced team members when working in phase I and II cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
May oversee phase III outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab independently.
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Implements individualized exercise plans based on patients’ physical and age-specific needs and abilities.
Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature.
Reevaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit.
3.
Educates patients, family, and other care providers post cardiac to promote patient participation and attainment of exercise program goals.
Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions.
Instructs patients and families in pathology, discharge guidelines, risk factor modification, and exercise individually and through classes for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.
4.
Under general supervision, documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
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Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice.
Confers with lead or supervisor on any unusual situations.
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Utilizes basic understanding of medical devices, equipment function and quality control measurements.
Adheres to safety policies.
Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
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Complies with all ethical, legal and professional responsibilities.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Requires a level of clinical knowledge as normally obtained through Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field. Minimum experience of a 300 + hour internship in cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent clinical/patient hours. Requires knowledge in cardiac/pulmonary physiology, management and treatment of chronic disease, health promotion, ECG interpretation. Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal, communication and human relation skills. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 600+ hour internship in outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field and at least a 300-hour cardiac rehab internship. BLS certification is required, while ACLS and a Master's degree are preferred.
Market context
In Arizona, Clinical Exercise Physiologist roles are often tied to cardiac rehab and hospital-based outpatient care, where demand follows the need for supervised exercise support in cardiovascular recovery. These positions are competitive because employers usually want a bachelor’s degree, a substantial cardiac rehab internship, and current BLS, with ACLS or a master’s degree strengthening an application. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the internship details and certification expectations closely before applying.