Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac, Pulmonary & Vascular Rehab at SNGH
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Norfolk General is looking for an experienced Exercise Physiologist with either CCRP or ACSM CEP certification who is looking to be off weekends and holidays. The candidate should be flexible and available to work within the hours of 0630-1730 M-F for 36-40 hours per week.
Job description
Job Profile Summary
Assists in coordinating and implementing all phases of education and exercise therapy programs for the rehabilitation of persons with cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Assists in collection of data to complete the initial patient assessment, the development of an exercise plan and a plan for education about life-style modification for Phase I and II cardiac/pulmonary rehab patients. Monitors and treats patients during exercise, assisting with modification of the exercise plan and conducts patient education.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI as well as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI both required.
Experience
- One year exercise physiology experience required
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from American Heart Association required
- One year exercise physiology experience required
- CCRP or ACSM CEP certification required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.