Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Job Summary Supervises the exercise and pharmacologic stress testing in the exercise labs at the primary location and outreaches, including assessing the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise on healthy, cardiac, or high‑risk outpatients and inpatients, as well as determination of appropriate test and test termination. Implements and supervises the physical exercise program of patients in the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program at assigned location. Job Duties Schedules patients for entry into cardiac rehabilitation program. Assists with the orientation, development of individualized goals and plan of care of new patients. Calculates exercise prescription and home exercise programs based on stress test results to provide medically stable activities to each individual patient. Supervises patients during outpatient exercise sessions, monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exercises. Provides individualized and group patient education in areas of expertise. Performs warm‑up, cool‑down exercises with patients. Determines patient suitability for testing based on medical history, chart review, and resting EKG. Contacts assigned cardiologist or patient’s referring provider regarding more suitable tests. Explains test procedures to patients and answers any questions. Monitors patient condition during testing. Supervises all exercise, pharmacologic, and metabolic stress tests including technical staff, exercise lab trainees, and students during testing. Decides when to terminate testing or exercise session based on exercise lab guidelines. Provides preliminary report for resting and exercise EKGs, blood pressure response, symptoms, and arrhythmias. Contacts the appropriate personnel as necessary for seriously abnormal test results. Consults with the exercise lab medical director or designate for clinical questions, as needed. Initiates emergency procedures as necessary in accordance with the exercise lab and cardiac rehab policies. Coordinates with the area programs to enroll patients into a Cardiac Rehab program. Provides formal lectures about exercise testing, cardiac rehab, and related topics as needed for physicians, technical staff, and students. Education Master’s Degree required (preferred in Exercise Science). Other Details GMC. Full time. Days: 7:30 a‑4 p Mon‑Fri; weekend and holiday on‑call rotation discussed during interview. Certification: Clinical Exercise Physiologist within 2 years (American College of Sports Medicine). Benefits Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one. Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents. Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA). Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage. 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions. Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly. Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive. Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance. EEO Statement We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr