Exercise Physiologist

Overview At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. Benefits Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family‑focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs… and more! Exercise Physiologist III 4 years’ health‑care related experience with minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience in outpatient cardiac rehab required. ACSM Exercise Specialist certification required. Basic Life Saver (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Saver (ACLS) required. Treadmill stress testing or other cardiac‑related exercise experiences required. Description Patient Evaluation & Prescription Conduct participant evaluations and formulate exercise prescriptions at key milestones; observe and assess responses to exercise to ensure appropriateness of prescriptions. Exercise Monitoring & Instruction Monitor daily sessions, interpret EKGs, and instruct safe exercise techniques; lead group classes to educate on cardiac risk factors and health practices; follow policies for progressing or terminating exercise; report abnormal responses and consult appropriately. Communication & Education Communicate with patients, families, and physicians both verbally and in writing; apply professional standards in exercise decisions (ACSM, AACVPR, AHA, SJHA). Mentorship & Leadership Oversee training of physiologists, students, and interns; assist with program design and implementation using current guidelines; may supervise the unit in the manager’s absence; provide input on employee evaluations as requested. Coordination & Quality Improvement Coordinate with department and hospital teams for efficient operations; participate in quality improvement processes. Equipment Oversight Coordinate equipment cleaning and quarterly calibrations; oversee strength training equipment maintenance and orientation. Program Administration Assist in writing policies and procedures; perform other related duties as required. Travel: Some travel may be required between supporting operating units. Work type: Onsite employee. Minimum Required Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology required. Experience – Four years’ health‑care related experience with minimum of two years’ clinical experience in outpatient cardiac rehab. Certification – Basic Life Saver (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Saver (ACLS); Current ACSM Exercise Specialist certification. Skills – Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and adult teaching/education skills; demonstrates understanding and support of best practices based on ACSM, AACVPR, and AHA guidelines. Preferred Qualifications Education – Master’s degree in the field of Exercise Science (MS, MA, or MEd). Physical Requirements Medium (max 25 lbs.): up to 25 lbs., 0‑33% of the work day (occasionally). Lifting 25 lbs. max; carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; occasional to frequent standing & walking; occasional sitting; close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks. Environmental Factors Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: blood‑borne pathogen exposure, bio‑hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, applicable to assigned work area and tasks. EEO Statement Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io . One week’s advance notice is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Emory Healthcare