Exercise Physiologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Waco, TX

Facility: Ascension Providence

Department/Specialty: Cardiac Rehabilitation

Schedule: Days | Full-time | Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 5pm

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Exercise Programming: Design, implement, and supervise personalized therapeutic exercise plans, adjusting protocols based on patient status, medication regimens, and real-time physiological responses.
• Assessment & Diagnostics: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-rehabilitation testing and data analysis to evaluate patient progress and ensure the clinical efficacy of treatment plans.
• Risk Management & Education: Expertly identify contraindications and abnormal responses to exercise, providing immediate clinical intervention while delivering health education to patients and the community.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee department activities and equipment maintenance in the absence of management, ensuring high standards of record-keeping, scheduling, and regulatory compliance.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Exercise Physiologist specializing in Strength & Conditioning credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Exercise Programming: Design, implement, and supervise personalized therapeutic exercise plans, adjusting protocols based on patient status, medication regimens, and real-time physiological responses.
• Assessment & Diagnostics: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-rehabilitation testing and data analysis to evaluate patient progress and ensure the clinical efficacy of treatment plans.
• Risk Management & Education: Expertly identify contraindications and abnormal responses to exercise, providing immediate clinical intervention while delivering health education to patients and the community.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee department activities and equipment maintenance in the absence of management, ensuring high standards of record-keeping, scheduling, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Exercise Physiologist specializing in Strength & Conditioning credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.