Pediatric Exercise Physiologist

Intermountain Health

4d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assessing client fitness and athletic performance capacities, identifying areas of disfunction in movement, and opportunities for improvement. Works with clients and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment programs to assist in rehabilitation, return to play, injury prevention, and/or sports performance goals. Make a Meaningful Impact in Pediatric Cardiac Care at Primary Children’s Hospital – Serving Both Salt Lake City & Lehi Campuses. Join a pioneering team dedicated to advancing the region’s only diagnostic testing and rehabilitation program focused on pediatric heart health. We're seeking candidates with experience in pediatric patient care and/or congenital heart disease, along with a strong foundation in clinical exercise physiology and the analytical skills to gather and interpret complex data.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, required
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field at an accredited institution, required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of clinical experience in exercise stress testing or cardiac rehab, preferred
• Master's degree in exercise science, physiology, or similar, preferred

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Testing Perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing (VO₂), ECG stress testing, and pulmonary function testing in accordance with established protocols.
• Customize testing protocols and exercise prescriptions based on individual patient diagnoses and provider input.
• Monitor patient responses during testing and analyze results to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Collaborate with physicians to review findings and support clinical decision-making.
• Data Analysis & Reporting Independently interpret test data and generate comprehensive clinical reports.
• Evaluate patient risk through history and test review and coordinate with physicians on high-risk studies.
• Maintain and calibrate exercise testing equipment to ensure optimal performance and data integrity.
• Support PRN interpretation of Holter monitor reports or other clinical data management.
• Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation Deliver individualized cardiac fitness training and exercise therapy for both inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients.
• Implement rehabilitation plans as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring safe and effective progression.
• Education & Training Provide in-service training and mentorship for fellow exercise physiologists, possible student interns, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff.
• Support ongoing professional development and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Research & Innovation Assist in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for clinical research projects.
• Contribute to the development of scientific publications, presentations, and efforts to advance best practices in pediatric and congenital cardiac care.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees