Exercise Physiologist – Pulmonary Rehab (acsm - cep)

Exercise Physiologist – Pulmonary Rehab

The Senior Exercise Physiologist is responsible for patient intake and exercise prescription formulation for patients and works as part of an integrated clinical team. The Senior Exercise Physiologist will monitor physiological data during exercise and make appropriate adjustments for the safety and therapeutic benefit of the patient. They will assist in the education of patients and communicate effectively with other disciplines involved in their care. The Senior Exercise Physiologist will demonstrate leadership and serve as a mentor for other members of the team.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our Pulmonary Stepdown Unit in the newly opened Jim Ayers Tower. This role supports lung transplant patients and others with complex pulmonary conditions through personalized exercise interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations and formulating individualized exercise prescriptions, monitoring vital signs and EKG rhythms during exercise sessions, recognizing abnormal responses and contraindications to exercise, educating patients on exercise benefits and facilitating outpatient referrals, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, participating in interdisciplinary meetings and quality improvement initiatives, mentoring Exercise Physiologists and students, and documenting patient care accurately and timely using approved templates.

Qualifications include being an ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) – Required, having a minimum of 3 years in a clinical exercise physiology role, and specialization in pulmonary rehabilitation – Required. Cardiac rehab experience – Preferred and BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers – Preferred.

Join a nationally recognized team delivering exceptional care and transforming lives. Be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise supports patients through critical recovery and rehabilitation.