Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist jobs in Birmingham, AL

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. To work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment to include, medical directors, registered nurses, dietitians, respiratory therapy and other exercise physiologists in establishing rehabilitation goals and implementing individualized treatment plans. 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.

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently certified by either American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) as Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP). If maintaining an active CCRP certification, completion of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate by AACVPR is encouraged, but not required.