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. 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr