Exercise Physiologist
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist II provides comprehensive cardiopulmonary rehabilitation care, educating patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care. The role monitors and records vital signs, observes changes in patient conditions, responds with appropriate interventions, manages complex clinical situations, consults with medical team members as needed, and documents care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The Exercise Physiologist II also assists the department leader with requirements for AACVPR program certifications. This role upholds patient-safety standards and evidence-based protocols while providing an empathetic, supportive environment. The Exercise Physiologist II advocates for patient comfort, dignity, and well-being and adapts to evolving healthcare practices. The position requires advanced specialized training and clinical experience, with principal-level functionality in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab department. The Exercise Physiologist II makes independent clinical decisions within their scope of practice, conducts patient evaluations, develops and implements treatment plans, manages exercise prescriptions, and creates educational curricula without direct daily oversight. The role may serve as a preceptor for onboarding registered nurses and other department clinicians.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- One year of exercise physiology experience required.
- Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CCEP) certification from ACSM or Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) certification from AACVPR required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association RQI required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association RQI required.
Responsibilities
- Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
- Monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond with appropriate interventions.
- Use clinical judgment to manage complex health situations and consult with medical team members as needed.
- Document care according to regulatory and organizational standards.
- Assist the department leader in completing requirements for AACVPR program certifications.
- Uphold patient safety and follow evidence-based protocols while supporting patient comfort, dignity, and well-being.
- Independently conduct patient evaluations and develop and implement treatment plans.
- Manage exercise prescriptions and create educational curricula.
- Serve as a preceptor for onboarding registered nurses and other department clinicians.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met
- Paid military leave
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
