Exercise Physiologist

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

5d

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, and responds with appropriate interventions. The Exercise Physiologist uses clinical judgment to manage complex health situations, consults with medical team members when needed, and documents care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The role also assists the department leader with requirements for AACVPR program certifications.

The Exercise Physiologist II has advanced specialized training and clinical experience and functions independently within the Cardiopulmonary Rehab department. The role independently conducts patient evaluations, develops and implements treatment plans, manages exercise prescriptions, and creates educational curricula without direct daily oversight. The Exercise Physiologist may serve as a preceptor for onboarding registered nurses and other department clinicians. The position emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based protocols, patient advocacy, continuous learning, and a supportive, empathetic care environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of exercise physiology experience.
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CCEP) certification from ACSM or Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) certification from AACVPR.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association RQI.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association RQI.

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 provide appropriate interventions.
• Use clinical judgment to manage complex health situations and consult medical team members as needed.
• Document care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Assist the department leader in completing requirements for AACVPR program certifications.
• Independently conduct patient evaluations and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Manage exercise prescriptions and create educational curricula.
• Advocate for patients’ comfort, dignity, and well-being while contributing to a supportive and empathetic environment.
• Serve as a preceptor for onboarding registered nurses and other department clinicians, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Paid parental and military leave
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Long-term and short-term disability plans
• Critical illness plans
• 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 subject to system and employee eligibility criteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior