Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehabilitation

About the role

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation and stress testing services at its Dallas campus and regional clinic locations. This is a 100% on-site role with regular regional travel. Candidates should have 1-2 years of direct cardiac rehabilitation experience, with 2 years preferred, along with cardiac stress testing and 12-lead EKG experience.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate principles of exercise and disease management, progressing patients safely and providing education to patients and families
• Perform and document physical, psychosocial and emotional assessments, write a plan of care with time-based goals, and re-evaluate it regularly
• Report physical changes to the physician promptly and prepare patients for discharge
• Improve departmental standards of care through updated educational materials and staff inservices
• Document all aspects of patient care, assist with coverage, insurance verification and departmental paperwork
• Take part in performance improvement activities, attend at least 80% of staff meetings and 100% of mandatory education sessions, and help train and supervise students and graduate nurses
• Serve as patient and family advocate, respond to complaints and report them to the manager

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology; a Master's degree is preferred
• 2 years of relevant experience; 1-2 years of direct cardiac rehabilitation experience preferred
• Cardiac stress testing and 12-lead EKG experience preferred
• BLS certification within 90 days and ACLS certification within 90 days, accredited by the AHA or ARC
• Reliable transportation, flexibility, strong communication skills and commitment to quality patient care

What we offer

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage, with 100% coverage for preventive care
• Paid time off available day one, paid parental leave and wellness programs
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer status