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Hourly Wage Estimate: 25.70 - 35.98 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Do you have the career opportunities as an Exercise Physiologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Reston Hospital Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary The exercise specialist educates and counsels patients with heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases, the at-risk population, the community, and hospital employees regarding exercise, smoking cessation, nutrition, stress management, and healthy lifestyles. They develop and modify exercise prescriptions, lead and demonstrate exercise, and supervise patients in exercise classes. The exercise specialist delivers comprehensive care and treatment of referred cardiac patients in Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation and provides supervision and support for individuals participating in the Fit for Life community exercise program.
Possesses knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and common cardiac and pulmonary conditions which impact the prescription of physical activity. Ability to describe current concepts of risk factor mechanisms, identification, and modification. Demonstrates knowledge of ACSM exercise guidelines for low, moderate, and high risk populations.
Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to identify common arrhythmias and the consequent necessary patient interventions. What qualifications you will need: Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (AACVRP-CCRP) Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree Benefits Reston Hospital Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Reston Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 230+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region.
We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy.
Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities. Reston Hospital Center is a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia. We are the only Hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality measures for multiple consecutive years.
At Reston Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Exercise Physiologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.