Position Overview
Pay range: $46,530- $75,615 / year
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
To provide multidisciplinary rehabilitative care to the cardiac and pulmonary clinical patient population. To assess patient s exercise, educational and behavioral needs. To be responsible for the evaluation of patient condition to include, but not limited to, strength and endurance, flexibility, and teaching to reduce falls through balancing routines. Establishes rehabilitation goals and implements individualized treatment plans. To lead a team of exercise physiologists in a multidisciplinary environment including medical directors, registered nurses, dietitians and respiratory therapy. To provide guidance and direction on exercise prescription and progression. To assume a leadership role within multidisciplinary team as an exercise specialist guiding exercise prescription and progression, and designating specified exercise modalities for patient population through individual assessment. To be responsible for the understanding and pursuit of program performance metrics to ensure best outcomes with each patient. To respond to the unique needs of all patients ages young adult through geriatric.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Kinesiology or a related field and five (5) years of relevant experience working with patients in a clinical environment setting treatment plans focused on reduction of risk factors and behavior change required. Experience leading/guiding others required. Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Kinesiology or a related field preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) or certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is required. Must obtain AACVPR Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate within twelve (12) months from date of hire into position. If ACSM-CEP certified, CCRP certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months from date of hire into position. If CCRP certified, then ACSM-CEP must be obtained within twelve (12) months from date of hire into position. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.
