Exercise Physiologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Exercise Physiologist to join our team at Ascension. As an Exercise Physiologist, you will be responsible for implementing and supervising physical exercise programs for patients, providing patient testing and assessment, and planning and teaching exercise therapy.

• Implement and supervise physical exercise programs for patients
• Provide patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation
• Plan and teach exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status, and current medication regimen
• Monitor patient's response and revise plan accordingly
• Recognize contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise
• Respond appropriately to all situations, including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals
• Provide exercise information for patients, peers, and the community, including public speaking and education classes
• Ensure department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning correctly
• Prepare, develop, and maintain various files, records, reports, and schedule patient appointments as required
• Provide oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date required
• Certification specializing in Sports Medicine preferred
• Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our mission, vision, and values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.