Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiologist

CO39 St. Lukes Hospital; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bucks County, PA, seeks an Exercise Physiologist MS to lead cardiovascular rehabilitation programs and tailor treatment plans for patients with cardiopulmonary disease.

The role includes patient assessment, education, and progress documentation in a collaborative clinical setting. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, plus 1 year of clinical cardio rehab experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field is required.
• One-year clinical experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is preferred.
• ACSM CEP or ACSM RCEP or AACVPR certification preferred; BLS is required; ACLS preferred.
• Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition is required.
• American Heart Association certifications are preferred as part of credentials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement cardiovascular rehabilitation for patients with cardiopulmonary disease.
• Assess and evaluate patients; develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Provide patient education on risk factor modification and lifestyle changes; document progress and outcomes.
• Conduct new patient evaluations including medical history, functional status, goals and nutritional assessment.
• Ensure treatment plans are reviewed and signed by a physician within 30 days.

Skills

ECG rhythm recognition

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field

One-year clinical experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Tools

ACSM CEP

ACSM RCEP

AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist

American Heart Association BLS Certification

American Heart Association ACLS Certification

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Exercise Physiologist MS is responsible for daily supervision and implementation of cardiovascular rehabilitation to patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Participates in the assessment and evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease, develops treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of the patient, provides individualized education to promote risk factor modification, provides monitoring necessary for the patient’s clinical needs, and effectively documents progress. Provides physician prescribed exercise and assures adherence to the treatment plan Tailors individualized risk factor modification and lifestyle management education and counseling as it relates to cardiovascular health Provides a psychosocial assessment to assess the patients psychological and emotional well-being Tailors pre and post outcomes assessment and adjusts treatment strategies to evaluate patient progress and improvements in cardiovascular fitness and overall health Establishes the individualized treatment plan and subsequent plans every 30 days and assures the plan is reviewed and signed by a physician within the 30-day period Conducts new patient evaluations which include but not limited to medical history, functional status, short and long-term goals, nutritional assessment, outcomes assessment, and emotional status Provides patient specific education as it applies to cardiovascular disease risk factor modification ECG monitoring and rhythm interpretation Accurately documents patient progress, exercise type, duration, and intensity, vistal signs, modifications to the plan, and adverse events

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand for the greater part of 8 hours. Occasional handling, grasping, twisting, and turning while aiding clients and setting up equipment. The possibility of lifting clients weighing up to 300 pounds with assistance. The possibility of pushing clients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair. Occasional stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level. Touching as it relates to patient assessment, attaching heart monitors, and auscultation of lungs. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, BP evaluation, and auscultating lung sounds. Seeing as it relates to general close-up and distant vision. Must be able to use finger dexterity, grasping, and holding as it relates to documentation an assisting with machinery setup.

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One-year clinical experience Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation preferred. ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (RCEP), or AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist preferred. American Heart Association BLS Certification required. Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition required. American Heart Association ACLS Certification preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Day or middle shift with varying hours based on the needs of the department.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke's hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke's Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.