EXERCISE PHYSIO-CARDIO

Overview Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day Shift Parkwest Overview: Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Healthu2019s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the regionu2019s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. Itu2019s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an u201cAu201d safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the regionu2019s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety. To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities . Position Summary: Implement and supervise individualized exercise reconditioning programs for adults with chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities + Initially assess patient and develop plan of exercise prescription with input from the multidiscipline team. + Prepare and adjust exercise prescriptions in accordance with rate of perceived exertion, heart rate response, and physician recommendations on a regular basis. + Review exercise intensity and duration in order to update patients and physicians on progress toward goals. + Assist with pre and post exercise blood glucose testing in order to evaluate glycemic response to exercise in diabetic population. + Demonstrate exercise equipment to patients including correct body position, safe use of equipment, and setting intensity. + Observe patients closely during exercise and report any inappropriate responses to exercise. Terminate exercise as needed. + Demonstrate self-pulse technique, rate of perceived exertion, talk test and target heart rate information for patientsu2019 use with all exercise. + Document initial and daily assessment information into patient record. + Review patientsu2019 progress with staff during staff meetings. + Present group and individual education sessions on home exercise, benefits of exercise, stretching, nutrition, and related topics. + Maintain exercise equipment by calibrating and cleaning on a regular basis. Orders and schedules repair of equipment. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: None. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain ACSM certification as an exercise physiologist (EP-C) within 6 months of hire, or exercise physiologist certificate will be accepted. AACVPR certified cardiac rehab professional (CCRP), or AACVPR certified pulmonary rehab professional (PRC) within 6 months of hire. CPR required. Apply/Share Send this job to a friend ( Job Title EXERCISE PHYSIO-CARDIO ID 4480542 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name CARDIAC REHAB

Created: 2026-03-05