Capitol View Transitional Care Center·Hutchinson, Minnesota
The Exercise Physiologist provides evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and peripheral artery diseases. They also coordinate care with other disciplines and provide education to patients and their families to promote healthy lifestyles.
Job Title: Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist
Department: Rehab
Reports To: Rehab Manager
Location: Hospital
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
A health care professional who address the education and restoration of maximum function by evaluating and treating people with limitations resulting from, but not limited to cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, and peripheral artery disease.
Duties: & Responsibilities:
1. Provides evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment implementation to adult and geriatric clients; addresses individual developmental, cognitive and physical needs, as well as cultural differences.
2. Coordinates client care with other disciplines through good communication and intervention recommendations.
3. Provides education, information, and training to clients, family, caregivers, and community to promote continuity of care, optimum therapeutic outcome, healthy lifestyle and community health.
4. Maintains documentation and records of treatment performance to assure quality client care, meet regulatory and professional standards, and receive optimal reimbursement.
5. Acts as a consultant to internal and external customers.
6. Maintains education, knowledge, and training required to provide up-to-date, quality care to meet client case load and community needs and meet minimum state licensure requirements.
7. Participates in quality improvement and peer review to assure effective and efficient services.
8. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
1. Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.
2. Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.
3. Reports any health/medical errors.
4. Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.
1. BS or BA degree in Exercise Physiology required
2. Masters degree preferred
3. Previous experience (1+ year) in a similar setting preferred
4. Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to
provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
anatomy, physiology, and pathology of heart disease and pulmonary systems; exercise implications for cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; cardiac and pulmonary risk factor modification; vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood sugar levels.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of effects of exercise and ability to modify program as needed for each individual. Has basic knowledge of nutrition, risk factors and behavior modification strategies.
License/Registration/Certification Required: (will be primary source verified by HR)
1. Current CPR certification required
2. Current ACLS certification required a. If not currently certified upon hire, the employee will have 60 days from start date to become certified.
3. ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred
Experience and Skills: (indicate preferred or required)
1. Previous work experience in a cardiac/pulmonary setting is desirable, but not required.
2. Education/Training in EKG reading required.
Date created: 01/21/2021
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and possess current CPR and ACLS certifications. Previous experience in a cardiac or pulmonary setting is preferred, along with proficiency in EKG reading.
Market context
In Minnesota, exercise physiologist openings are often tied to cardiac and pulmonary rehab settings, where employers look for candidates who can support monitored exercise programs and patient education. These roles can be competitive because they typically require a bachelor’s degree, current CPR and ACLS certifications, and comfort reading EKGs; prior cardiac or pulmonary experience can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare postings, then highlight any rehab, telemetry, or EKG experience in your application.