Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement 401(k) plan with employer matching

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Seattle is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support cardiovascular wellness services. The position involves conducting patient assessments, developing personalized exercise prescriptions, and educating patients on risk factor modification. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. The role also includes mentoring interns and working within a multidisciplinary team. Comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiovascular risk reduction and rehabilitation programs.
• Ability to document patient progress and communicate with referring physicians.
• Experience supervising student interns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments.
• Monitor exercise therapy.
• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Deliver education in individual and classroom settings.
• Document patient progress.
• Supervise student interns.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to the multidisciplinary team regarding exercise, exercise prescription, and risk factor modification.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Exercise prescription

Risk-factor education

Risk factor modification

Education delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Job description

Job Overview

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

• Conduct initial patient assessments and evaluations.
• Provide instruction on and monitor 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.
• Work with and directly supervise student interns.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to the multidisciplinary team regarding exercise, exercise prescription, and risk factor modification.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Cardiac Rehabilitation or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience after earning a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience handling an independent caseload in cardiovascular risk reduction and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation or related field.

Why Join Providence Swedish

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill and 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.

Benefits

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and many other valuable resources. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.