Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you!

We are seeking a knowledgeable and conscientious Clinical Exercise Physiologist for this independent role in our Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. Our innovative and experienced team of cardiology specialists offers a full range of studies to diagnose multiple conditions affecting the heart.

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at the Smidt Heart Institute gives cardiology patients tools to improve their health and fitness. Services include monitored exercise programs, nutrition advice and stress management. We are looking to supplement our staff with an Exercise Physiologist, who would assist the RN Rehabilitation Coordinator with the following:

• Implements an appropriate exercise training program for participants

• Assesses patient before, during and after exercise

• Exercise patient while monitoring EKG, oxygen saturations, Blood Pressure and Short of Breath and fatigue ratings

• Recognizes when premature termination is warranted and takes appropriate actions

• Revises/implements patient training sessions – tailors instructions to individual patient learning needs as indicated

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science required

License/Certifications:

• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

• ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred or willing to obtain within one year from start date

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiac Rehab programs preferred

• Previous experience in dysrhythmia detection and identification, Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness programs and designing exercise prescriptions preferred

Keywords: Cardiac, Rehab, Rehabilitation, Exercise, Physiologist, Healthcare, Medical, Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, California

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 4203

Working Title : Cardiac Rehab Clinical Exercise Physiologist - 8-Hour Day Shift

Department : Cardiac Rehab

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Imaging

Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging

Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $35.25 - $54.64

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.