Summary

The clinical exercise specialist (CES) is responsible for the provision and management of exercise services and assessments for the patient with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other disease within the organization of Cardiopulmonary Rehab Services (CPRS).  Consultation may also be provided in the other patient care centers as indicated. The CES will participate in evaluation of the patient, exercise sessions, providing educational support, discharge planning and providing follow-up care within Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab and related programs within CPRS.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, or a related field or equivalency. Minimal Experience: 1 year experience in exercise physiology in a clinical healthcare environment providing cardiac and/or pulmonary rehab or equivalency. Certifications required: BLS within 3 weeks of hire, ACLS within 6 months of hire. HFS, CES, or RCEP Certification or equivalent within one year of hire.