Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Core
Design, implement, and supervise therapeutic exercise programming for high-risk individuals with chronic diseases (cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic) in a clinical setting.
Role type
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and exercise regimens for patients with chronic conditions
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Exercise Physiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECG rhythm interpretation, vital signs monitoring, stress testing, behavior change counseling, medication response analysis, patient education
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology, ACSM-CEP certification
Technologies
Microsoft 365, Electrocardiography (ECG) equipment, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors
Responsibilities
Measure and monitor heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, and SpO2 during exercise; Analyze medical history to assess exercise risk; Perform fitness and stress tests; Develop individualized treatment plans; Provide counseling on lifestyle modification and disease management; Educate patients on diet, tobacco cessation, and symptom management.