Exercise Physiologist

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension Medical Group Clinic

Department: Heart Care

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm

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

• Design and lead evidence-based exercise therapy plans that directly improve patient mobility and long-term recovery outcomes.
• Evaluate and monitor patient physiological responses during rehabilitation to ensure every session is safe, effective, and tailored to their evolving medical needs.
• Translate complex clinical data into actionable health education, empowering patients and their families to take ownership of their wellness journey.
• Direct clinical interventions by identifying abnormal physical responses and coordinating with medical teams to provide immediate, life-saving care when necessary.
• Uphold departmental excellence by overseeing daily operations and equipment integrity to ensure a seamless, high-quality environment for patient care.

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.
• Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Indiana Athletic Trainers Board preferred.
• Certification specializing in Sports Medicine preferred.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Prior experience in cardiac stress testing, cardiology, rehabilitation or hospital-based diagnostics is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret ECG rhythms is 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.

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