Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist - On-Site

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an experienced Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation and stress testing services across our Dallas campus and regional clinic locations.

This 100% on-site role requires 1–2 years of direct cardiac rehabilitation experience (2 years preferred), plus cardiac stress testing and 12-lead EKG experience. Reliable transportation, flexible scheduling, and strong communication skills are essential to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology is required.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days; ACLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates exercise principles and progresses patients safely.
• Performs initial evaluations with physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments.
• Documents care plans with specific, time-based goals.
• Re-evaluates plan and monitors progress; informs physician as needed.
• Assists with discharge planning and family education.
• Maintains patient records and supports staff training.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Assessment abilities

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an experienced Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation and stress testing services across our Dallas campus and regional clinic locations.

This 100% on-site role requires 1–2 years of direct cardiac rehabilitation experience (2 years preferred), plus cardiac stress testing and 12-lead EKG experience. Reliable transportation, flexible scheduling, and strong communication skills are essential to deliver high-quality patient care.