Megan Beatty

Megan Beatty, MS, ACSM-CEP, is the director of HeartWork’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, located in beautiful southeastern Athens, Ohio. This program is located at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital and operates in conjunction with Ohio University. Her current role includes managing the day-to-day activities of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program along with planning and providing therapeutic exercise and education for patients. She also works with students in the Clinical Exercise Physiology Master’s program at Ohio University and is a clinical site supervisor for this program.

Professional Volunteer Organizations

• Co-Chair: Ohio Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Peer Group- 2017 term
• Chair: Ohio Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Peer Group -2016 term
• Co-Chair: Ohio Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Peer Group- 2015 term
• Past President OACVPR Board- 2018 term
• President OACVPR Board- 2017 term
• President-elect OACVPR Board- 2016 term
• Southeast Representative Board of OACVPR- 2015 term

Teaching Experience

• Adjunct Professor, College of Health Sciences and Professions- 2012-2014 Term
• Guest Lecturer for Physical Therapy Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
• Guest Lecturer for Clinical Graduate Exercise Physiology Students

Clinical Experience

• Clinical Exercise Physiologist- 2005-2002
• Director of HeartWorks and Clinical Exercise Physiologist- 2012-Current

Publications

• Presenter for Cincinnati Clinical Exercise Testing and Therapeutics Symposium 2015
  • Topic: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Grants

• Sister of St. Joseph Grant Award Recipient- On the Move to a Healthier Heart- 2015

Awards and Honors

• American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certification for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 2015, 2017, 2019

University/Professional Service/Community

• Site Preceptor for Clinical Exercise Physiology student practicum
• Program Manager for Free Employee Fitness Program
• Consultant for Senior Beat- yearly review and critique of therapeutic exercises
• Guest lecturer for Exercise Physiology Club
• Guest Lecturer for Physical Therapy Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
• Presenter for multiple Community Wellness Initiatives
• Tobacco Treatment Specialist – Free Community Support Group and Education Classes
• Athens Has Heart sponsor and participant

Fun Info

• Known as a "girly girl", I love the color pink, hair bows, purses, clothes, shoes, earrings, etc.
• My first word was "broccoli" and it is still my all-time favorite veggie!!!
• Cross country girl, I love to run! Favorite motivational phrase while running "hills are our friends"
• WellWorks Team Member Since: 2012
• What My Position Entails: I direct the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program and work one on one with patients as an exercise physiologist. I provide education and exercise therapy to reduce health risk and improve wellbeing.
• Why I Enjoy My Job: I love it when I see success from our program. When I see a client/patient get excited because they feel better and can do more in their day to day life it makes me feel like I have accomplished something.
• I Chose This Career Path Because: I have always had a passion for caring for and working with people. I knew I didn't want to be a nurse because I can't handle all of the blood and bodily fluids. I have always prioritized health in my own life and, therefore, exercise physiology was the perfect fit for me. 
• My Professional Passion: My passion is making people feel better about themselves, both mentally and physically. I want to share what I know and inspire others to realize that they can achieve optimal wellbeing by adopting a healthy lifestyle.