Clinical Exercise Physiologist
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join its cardiac rehabilitation program at East Madison Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The program has a history dating back to the 1960s and operates within an academic medical center with exposure to complex and unique patient cases. The role develops and coordinates individualized treatment plans for cardiac patients, their families, people at risk for cardiovascular disease, and patients with peripheral artery disease. It supports innovative outpatient cardiac rehabilitation approaches that do not require ECG monitoring during every session, assists with standard and nuclear imaging exercise stress tests, and contributes to programs such as the Living Well With Atrial Fibrillation group medical visit and an Oncology Exercise Program. The position collaborates with medical directors, cardiologists, and advanced practice providers. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary with departmental operational needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field with an emphasis in cardiac rehabilitation.
- Three-month internship in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program.
- Current CPR and ACLS certification upon hire.
- American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiology certification (ACSM-CEP) upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of relevant clinical experience in cardiac rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans addressing the clinical and educational needs of cardiac patients, their families, individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease, and patients with peripheral artery disease.
- Support innovative outpatient cardiac rehabilitation approaches that do not require ECG monitoring during every session.
- Assist with exercise stress testing, including standard and nuclear imaging studies.
- Contribute to patient care programs, including the Living Well With Atrial Fibrillation group medical visit and an Oncology Exercise Program.
- Collaborate with medical directors, cardiologists, and advanced practice providers.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
