Exercise Physiologist

Location Detail

• Backus Hospital (10309) Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000
• Hartford
• HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY Supervises the performance of and provides preliminary interpretation of diagnostic cardiac exercise and pharmacologic stress testing according to department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in exercise physiology or similar science-based allied health curriculum. Master’s Degree in exercise physiology or similar science-based allied health curriculum preferred.

Experience

• 3 to 6 month clinical internship in stress testing. One (1) year clinical experience in stress testing preferred.
• Licensure,
• Certification,
• Registration: BSN, certified as ACSM Certified clinical exercise physiologist or eligible. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.