Exercise Physiologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola


Department: Electrocardiography EKG


Schedule: Rotating Shift | PRN


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 99,000+ 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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.


How you'll make an impact in this role

• Implement and supervise patient physical exercise programs, including the planning and teaching of therapy based on test data, health status, and medications.
• Provide comprehensive testing and assessment both before and after rehabilitation to evaluate progress and clinical outcomes.
• Monitor patient responses to exercise, recognizing contraindications or abnormal reactions, and revising plans or ceasing activity as required.
• Deliver educational information and classes to patients, peers, and the community, including public speaking and professional referrals.
• Manage operational tasks such as equipment maintenance, record-keeping, scheduling, and providing department oversight in the manager's absence.

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 credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.

Education:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Masters degree preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Bachelors in Exercise Physiology
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Experience in Cardiac Stress Testing and Nuclear Cardiac Stress Testing.

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Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise patient physical exercise programs, including the planning and teaching of therapy based on test data, health status, and medications.
• Provide comprehensive testing and assessment both before and after rehabilitation to evaluate progress and clinical outcomes.
• Monitor patient responses to exercise, recognizing contraindications or abnormal reactions, and revising plans or ceasing activity as required.
• Deliver educational information and classes to patients, peers, and the community, including public speaking and professional referrals.
• Manage operational tasks such as equipment maintenance, record-keeping, scheduling, and providing department oversight in the manager's absence.

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 credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.

Education:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Masters degree preferred.