Vanderbilt University Medical Center-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Nashville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. The Senior Exercise Physiologist is responsible for patient intake and exercise prescription formulation for patients and works as part of an integrated clinical team. The Senior Exercise Physiologist will monitor physiological data during exercise and make appropriate adjustments for the safety and therapeutic benefit of the patient. They will assist in the education of patients and communicate effectively with other disciplines involved in their care. The Senior Exercise Physiologist will demonstrate leadership and serve as a mentor for other members of the team.

  • Conduct patient evaluations and formulate individualized exercise prescriptions
  • Monitor vital signs and EKG rhythms during exercise sessions
  • Recognize abnormal responses and contraindications to exercise
  • Educate patients on exercise benefits and facilitate outpatient referrals
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement initiatives
  • Mentor Exercise Physiologists and students
  • Document patient care accurately and timely using approved templates
  • ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) – Required
  • Minimum of 3 years in a clinical exercise physiology role
  • Specialization in pulmonary rehabilitation – Required
  • Cardiac rehab experience – Preferred
  • BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers – Preferred
  • Day One Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits start on your first day
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