Lead Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist Team Leader to drive growth and quality in our cardiac rehabilitation and fitness services. You will lead staff development, implement new programs, and ensure high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will mentor staff and students, develop educational materials, and collaborate with other centers to expand service lines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology with emphasis in cardiac rehabilitation.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• ACSM certification as an Exercise Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff development and quarterly staff competencies; coordinate quality improvement and new service implementations.
• Develop and maintain programs, materials, and education for patients and staff; oversee fitness center and wellness marketing plans.
• Mentor and orient new staff, students, and volunteers; support internship programs and documentation requirements.
• Assess patients and tailor exercise prescriptions within safety guidelines; collaborate with department staff to support Group Exercise and inpatient/outpatient services.

Skills

Staff leadership

Quality improvement

Program development

Staff training

Education

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology (cardiac rehab)

ACSM Certification: Exercise Specialist (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist Team Leader to drive growth and quality in our cardiac rehabilitation and fitness services. You will lead staff development, implement new programs, and ensure high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will mentor staff and students, develop educational materials, and collaborate with other centers to expand service lines.