Exercise Physiologist

Cleveland Clinic • Great Barrington, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. As an Exercise Physiologist, you will develop individualized exercise prescriptions and oversee exercise progression for patients with cardiovascular disease in a rehabilitative setting. In this role, you will design personalized exercise programs to improve overall health and provide education on behavior change strategies to manage or prevent chronic diseases. You will also rotate through Phase 2 and Phase 3 outpatient cardiac and pulmonary programs to ensure all staff remain cross-trained and versatile. This role supports Cleveland Clinic’s mission and vision by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that enhances the health and well-being of individuals with heart conditions. As part of this team, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, advanced equipment, and comprehensive resources designed to support your professional development and career growth. A caregiver in this position works days varying from 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rotating Saturday shifts occur every 8 weeks for 4 hours, supporting inpatient cardiac rehab patients. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide patient testing before and after rehabilitation, including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance. Provide exercise prescriptions for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Update exercise prescriptions according to patient response. Implement concepts of cardiac secondary prevention. Recognize contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Appropriately respond to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals. Provide exercise information to patients, peers and the community through public speaking and education classes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in an exercise-related field
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in an exercise-related field
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

Responsibilities

• Provide patient testing before and after rehabilitation, including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance.
• Provide exercise prescriptions for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen.
• Update exercise prescriptions according to patient response.
• Implement concepts of cardiac secondary prevention.
• Recognize contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise.
• Appropriately respond to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provide exercise information to patients, peers and the community through public speaking and education classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees