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Exercise Physiologist – ACSM (Cardiac ICU)
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Exercise Physiologist – ACSM (Cardiac ICU)
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United States of America
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Full-time
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
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VHVI Cardiac RehabJob Summary:
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..
Exercise Physiologist – ACSM-CEP (Cardiac ICU)
Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center – Nashville, TN
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | No Weekends or Holidays
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) to join the Medical and Surgical Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (Cardiac ICU) within the nationally recognized Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute.
This Exercise Physiologist role focuses on cardiac rehabilitation, early mobility, exercise prescription, and physiologic monitoring for critically ill cardiovascular patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, ECMO support, and heart transplantation. Working alongside physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists, you will play a vital role in helping patients recover from complex cardiac conditions within an advanced critical care environment.
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is home to some of the nation's leading cardiovascular specialists and provides comprehensive care for patients with complex heart and vascular conditions. Patients are referred to Vanderbilt from across the region and throughout the country for advanced treatments and specialized expertise.
Conditions We Treat
Aortic aneurysm, stenosis, and regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Cardiomyopathy and advanced heart failure
Congenital heart defects
Coronary artery disease
Endocarditis
Structural heart disease
Advanced vascular disorders
Why Choose Heart and Vascular Care at Vanderbilt?
Nationally Recognized Excellence
Consistently ranked among the nation's leading hospitals for cardiovascular care.
Depth of Experience
One of the busiest and most advanced heart programs in the United States, caring for highly complex cardiac patients.
Specialized Cardiac Programs
Access to nationally recognized programs in heart failure, cardiac electrophysiology, vascular medicine, cardio-oncology, autonomic dysfunction, and geriatric cardiology.
Innovation in Patient Care
Leaders in advanced cardiovascular procedures, ECMO mobility programs, and critical care rehabilitation.
Collaborative Team-Based Care
Work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.
World-Class Transplant Services
One of the nation's premier heart and multi-organ transplant programs.
Why This Exercise Physiologist Role Is Unique
Practice as a dedicated Exercise Physiologist within a leading Cardiac ICU environment.
Work with advanced heart failure, ECMO, ventricular assist device (VAD), cardiac surgery, and transplant populations.
Deliver innovative ICU-based mobility and exercise interventions.
Collaborate with nationally recognized cardiovascular physicians and critical care specialists.
Help advance one of the nation's most progressive cardiac recovery and rehabilitation programs.
Contribute to improving outcomes for some of the most critically ill cardiovascular patients.
Why Vanderbilt Health
Day One medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Tennessee's #1 hospital and nationally ranked academic medical center
One of the nation's largest and most experienced transplant programs
Culture of innovation, collaboration, learning, and professional development
Opportunities for growth, leadership, and continuing education
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized exercise prescriptions for critically ill cardiac patients.
Deliver early mobility and therapeutic exercise interventions, including bedside exercise and cycling activities for ICU patients.
Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and continuous EKG telemetry during exercise sessions.
Recognize abnormal physiologic responses, contraindications, and signs of clinical instability while modifying interventions appropriately.
Support patients recovering from cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, ECMO therapy, ventricular assist device placement, and heart transplantation.
Collaborate daily with physicians, advanced practice providers, ICU nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Educate patients and families regarding exercise, recovery progression, and long-term cardiovascular wellness.
Coordinate referrals to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Document patient care accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and program development activities.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for Exercise Physiologists, students, and team members.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an Exercise Physiologist with experience in:
Cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular disease management
Clinical exercise physiology and exercise prescription
Continuous telemetry and EKG monitoring
Heart failure, cardiac surgery, transplant, or ECMO patient populations
Acute care, critical care, Cardiac ICU, CVICU, or hospital-based rehabilitation settings
Early mobility and functional recovery programs
Interdisciplinary patient care within a healthcare or academic medical center environment
Qualifications
Required
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
Minimum of three years of clinical Exercise Physiology experience
Demonstrated experience in cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular patient care
Strong clinical judgment and ability to work effectively in acute care or critical care environments
Preferred
Direct experience in a Cardiac ICU or CVICU setting
Experience working with advanced heart failure, ECMO, VAD, or transplant populations
BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Vanderbilt Health as an Exercise Physiologist supporting patients in one of the nation's leading cardiovascular and cardiac intensive care programs. Whether your experience includes cardiac rehabilitation, clinical exercise physiology, cardiovascular recovery, or critical care mobility programs, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while advancing your career within a nationally ranked academic medical center.
Apply today and help shape the future of cardiovascular recovery and critical care rehabilitation at Vanderbilt Health.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide exercise and basic health interventions to assist patients
Recognize contraindications and abnormal responses to exercise
Design and implement individualized exercise for each assigned patient
Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals
Educate patients on the importance of exercise and facilitate outpatient referrals for qualifying patients
Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient care, education, and program development
Participate in meetings with health care providers for patient care and quality improvement initiatives
Mentor students and/or Exercise Physiologists
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
PATIENT DOCUMENTATION: (Intermediate) Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.
PATIENT EVALUATION: (Advanced) Demonstrates proficiency in assessing patients for ambulation and other modes of exercise by measuring vital signs, interpreting EKG rhythm, and/or recognizing cardiac arrhythmias. Responds to symptom changes and signs of problems in patients in an appropriate manner to secure the safety of patients.
TREATMENT IMPLEMENTATION: (Advanced) Demonstrates proficiency in conducting exercise prescriptions competently and according to industry standards. Demonstrates proficiency in the ability to utilize test data, patient status, and current medication regimen to develop exercise prescriptions for patients and update prescriptions according to patient response.
PATIENT EDUCATION: (Advanced) Demonstrates proficiency in educating individuals and groups about the usage of exercise equipment, proper exercise techniques, and techniques for transitioning a hospital-based exercise program to a safe and effective home exercise program
LEADERSHIP: (Intermediate) Demonstrates proficiency in orienting new employees and assisting with their integration into the team. Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager while also serving as a mentor for other clinical staff to develop their skills in treatment planning.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified Medical Exercise Specialist - American Council on ExerciseWork Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
3 yearsEducation:
Bachelor'sThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
