Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Cherry Hill in Seattle seeks an Exercise Physiologist to support cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, delivering patient-centered care aligned with AACVPR, AHA, and ACSM standards. The role includes clinical assessment, personalized exercise prescription, risk-factor education, and ongoing patient support, while mentoring student interns and aiding the clinical team.

This on-site position emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, precise documentation, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Cardiac Rehabilitation or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in same or related field.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Conduct initial patient assessments and evaluations.
• Clinical: Provide instruction on and monitoring of exercise therapy.
• Clinical: Develop and consult on individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Clinical: Deliver exercise and risk factor modification education in individual and classroom settings.
• Clinical: Document patient progress and communicate with referring physicians.
• Administrative & Educational: Supervise student interns and serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

GXT interpretation

Exercise prescription

Risk factor modification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Cardiac Rehabilitation or related field

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Cardiac Rehabilitation or related field

Job description

The Exercise Physiologist plays a vital role in supporting CardioVascular Wellness Services by delivering exceptional patient-centered care within our cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. This position ensures that all services meet or exceed AACVPR, AHA, and ACSM standards while contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to wellness. The Exercise Physiologist provides expert clinical assessment, personalized exercise prescription, risk-factor education, and ongoing support to help patients achieve improved health outcomes. This role also includes administrative and educational responsibilities, serving as both a mentor to student interns and a resource to the broader clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial patient assessments and evaluations.
• Provide instruction on and monitoring of exercise therapy.
• Develop and consult on individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Deliver exercise and risk factor modification education in both individual and classroom settings.
• Document patient progress and communicate effectively with referring physicians, including initial assessments and ongoing updates.

Administrative & Educational Responsibilities:

• Work with and directly supervise student interns.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to the multidisciplinary team regarding exercise, exercise prescription, and risk factor modification.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atSwedish Cherry Hilland thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Cardiac Rehabilitation or related field
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
• Work experience interpreting GXT’s, formulating and updating personalized exercise prescriptions, and risk factor and behavior modification
• Demonstrated work experience in interpreting GXT’s, formulating and updating personalized exercise prescriptions, and risk factor and behavior modification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Cardiac Rehabilitation or related field
• 2 years Bachelor’s Degree: minimum of two (2) years of experience
• 1 year Master’s Degree: minimum of one (1) year experience handling own participant caseload in cardiovascular risk reduction and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation or related field

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.