Exercise Physiologist
Core
Develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions and sessions for cardiac rehabilitation phases I–III and other chronic illnesses; supervises cardiovascular stress tests; provides care management for Phase II patients.
Role type
Clinical exercise physiologist (cardiac rehabilitation)
Builds
Cardiac rehabilitation programs and patient care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Exercise prescription, cardiovascular stress test supervision, ECG interpretation, care management, educational material creation
Preferred skills
Master's degree, ACLS certification, ACSM or AACVPR certification
Technologies
Holter monitors, event monitors, Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) equipment