Exercise Physiologist – Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Cleveland Clinic

. Develop individualized exercise prescriptions for patients with cardiovascular disease .

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeNorth Canton • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing individualized exercise prescriptions and overseeing patient care in cardiac rehabilitation. Proficient in patient testing and adapting exercise plans based on clinical data and patient responses.

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Exercise Prescription DevelopmentCardiac Rehabilitation OversightPatient Testing and AssessmentBasic Life Support (BLS)Multidisciplinary Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Exercise PrescriptionPatient TestingCardiac Secondary PreventionStrength AssessmentBody Composition AnalysisFlexibility TestingBalance AssessmentEndurance Testing

Soft Skills

Patient EducationPublic SpeakingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise-Related FieldMaster's Degree in Exercise-Related FieldBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Cardiovascular DiseaseOpen Heart SurgeryPercutaneous Coronary InterventionExercise ContraindicationsPatient CareAcute and Outpatient Recovery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop individualized exercise prescriptions for patients with cardiovascular disease
Oversee exercise progression in a cardiac rehabilitation setting
Provide direct patient care to individuals recovering from open heart surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention
Support patients through acute and outpatient phases of recovery
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites
Provide patient testing before and after rehabilitation, including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance, and endurance
Update exercise prescriptions based on test data, patient status, medication regimen, and patient response
Implement cardiac secondary prevention concepts
Recognize exercise contraindications and abnormal patient responses
Respond appropriately to exercise cessation and referrals to medical professionals
Provide exercise information to patients, peers, and the community, including public speaking and education classes
Provide coverage at both Mercy Hospital and North Canton

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in exercise-related field
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers
Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time and help patients stand and walk
Ability to perform lifting, bending, and twisting of upper extremity to help limited patients
Must be able to adapt to different room temperatures in exercise
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Must comply with controlled-substance testing after an employment offer
Must comply with the annual influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks

PRN employment arrangement
No holiday coverage required
Equal employment opportunity
Drug-free environment
Annual influenza vaccination program with approved exemption option