Job title: Exercise Physiologist

Location: [Company location]

Reports to: [Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager or Clinical Program Director]

Employment type: [Full-time]

Job summary:

We're looking for an Exercise Physiologist to test, plan, and supervise exercise programs for patients and clients at [company name]. The right person uses sound science to build safe programs, especially for people with heart, lung, or metabolic conditions.

Exercise Physiologists help patients recover after cardiac events, manage chronic disease, and improve fitness safely. Their programs lower readmission risk and help participants build habits that last.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct fitness assessments, including graded exercise tests, body composition, and VO2 testing.
• Monitor ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure during exercise sessions.
• Design individual exercise plans based on test results, physician orders, and patient goals.
• Lead exercise sessions in [cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, or wellness] programs.
• Recognize abnormal responses to exercise and follow emergency protocols.
• Teach patients about heart health, physical activity, and risk factor reduction.
• Track patient progress and report outcomes to referring physicians.
• Document sessions and outcomes in [Epic or other EHR] and program registries.
• Maintain and calibrate exercise and testing equipment.
• Follow AACVPR or ACSM guidelines and HIPAA [or local privacy law] standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology; master's degree [preferred].
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) or ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) [or Clinical Exercise Physiology UK registration (UK) or ESSA accreditation (AU)].
• Current BLS certification; ACLS [required or preferred].
• [X]+ years of experience in clinical exercise physiology or cardiac rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of ECG rhythm interpretation.
• Experience with [Epic or other EHR].

• Exercise testing and prescription.
• ECG monitoring.
• Patient coaching and motivation.
• Clear communication with patients and physicians.
• Safety awareness.
• Data tracking and reporting.

• AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP).
• Experience with pulmonary rehab or diabetes programs.
• Fluency in [language].

• [Health, dental, and vision insurance, or private medical cover]
• [Retirement plan, such as a 401(k), pension, or superannuation]
• [Paid time off and holidays]
• [Certification and continuing education support]
• [Free gym or wellness program membership]
• [Salary range]