University of Virginia Hiring for Exercise Physiologist – Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Full Time at Charlottesville, VA Full Time

Responsible for establishing protocols and disciplinary knowledge to establish implement and evaluate a patient’s activity plan.

• Develops exercise prescriptions according to professional standards and departmental policy. 
• Documents patient care according to professional standards and departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of intervention options and executes a program of skilled exercise prescriptions.
• Actively participates in quality improvement program development and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $21.52 – $33.36 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: No experience required.
Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within six months of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.