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

• 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.