Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardio Pulmonary Rehab - AM (012)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join its Cardio Pulmonary Rehab team. The role involves providing rehabilitative care, formulating exercise prescriptions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and paid time off.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Paid time off

Parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, work experience cannot replace education.
• ACSM certification as Clinical Exercise Physiologist or CCRP required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative care to cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Lead exercise prescription and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor program performance metrics.

Skills

Assessment

Collaboration

Monitoring Outcomes

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, or related field

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardio Pulmonary Rehab - AM (012) (T227760)

Position: Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardio Pulmonary Rehab - AM (012) - (T227760)

Description:

Compensation: Pay Range: $43,890.00 - $71,320.00 / year. Benefits include 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, paid time off, parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine offers resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work Environment: UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operates over 1,200 beds and 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research. Recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and as America’s No. 1 Large Employer by Forbes in 2021, it includes a Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Cancer Center, and more. UAB Medicine fosters a supportive and inclusive culture, offering career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide multidisciplinary rehabilitative care to cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Assess patients’ exercise, educational, and behavioral needs.
• Evaluate patient conditions, including strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance to reduce falls.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to establish rehabilitation goals and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Lead exercise prescription, progression, and modality design based on individual assessments.
• Monitor program performance metrics to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Address the unique needs of patients from young adults to geriatrics.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, or a related field (work experience cannot replace education).
• Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) as a Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP).
• If maintaining an active CCRP, completion of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate by AACVPR is encouraged but not required.