Exercise Physiologist - Senior - UofL Health

We are hiring for a Senior Exercise Physiologist at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Address: 1850 Bluegrass Avenue Louisville, KY 40215

Shift Options: Full Time 1st shift 

About Us

UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service.

Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to UofL Health – Weight Loss Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System. In addition, the hospital provides the Orbera® gastric balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

The Master’s Prepared Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a clinical exercise professional educated with a working knowledge of pathophysiology, medications, and exercise testing and prescription for chronically-diseased individuals (education received at a master’s level). The EP is responsible for implementing the fitness element of the cardiac/pulmonary rehab and lifestyle medicine programs. The EP monitors the participant’s response to the fitness element of the intervention and communicates clinical issues to the RN and Medical Director.  Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan to ensure the quality and clinical effectiveness of the program and the safety of each participant. Responsible for creating and implementing programs to match the participant’s lifestyle and interest.  Develop and run programs to teach people about a healthy lifestyle.  Responsible for designing, administering and managing exercise programs for participants with chronic diseases.  The position is also responsible for outcomes management, telemetry monitoring and database management.  

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

Education: Masters Required, Exercise Physiology

Accreditation: National certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. (RCEP or CEP). Must complete within 2 years of hire.

Experience (required and preferred):

Current certification in BLS and ACLS required

Formal education/training in cardiac rehabilitation and or exercise physiology preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

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