Exercise Physiologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

Department: Cardiac Rehabilitation

Schedule: Day | Part-Time

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: 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

• Perform pre- and post-rehabilitation testing to evaluate patient capacity, then design and instruct customized exercise therapy based on test data, health status, and medication regimens.
• Continuously monitor patient responses during exercise, promptly recognizing abnormal reactions or contraindications to cease exercise and initiate medical referrals when necessary.
• Provide evidence-based physical activity education and guidance to patients, clinical peers, and the community through instruction and public educational sessions
• Maintain and calibrate department equipment, manage patient records and scheduling, and provide operational oversight for department activities 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-rehabilitation testing to evaluate patient capacity, then design and instruct customized exercise therapy based on test data, health status, and medication regimens.
• Continuously monitor patient responses during exercise, promptly recognizing abnormal reactions or contraindications to cease exercise and initiate medical referrals when necessary.
• Provide evidence-based physical activity education and guidance to patients, clinical peers, and the community through instruction and public educational sessions
• Maintain and calibrate department equipment, manage patient records and scheduling, and provide operational oversight for department activities 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.