Exercise Physiologist

University of Arkansas System

. Conduct exercise and functional assessments to evaluate cardiovascular response, physical capacity, risk factors, and readiness for prescribed exercise and rehabilitation programs .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBenton • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting cardiovascular assessments and developing individualized exercise prescriptions while collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and adherence to rehabilitation programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Exercise Prescription DevelopmentCardiovascular AssessmentPatient Education and CounselingCollaboration with Healthcare ProfessionalsDocumentation of Clinical Interventions

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Hard Skills

Exercise PhysiologyFunctional AssessmentCardiovascular RehabilitationMonitoring Clinical IndicatorsRisk Factor Modification

Soft Skills

CommunicationPatient EngagementTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Clinical GuidelinesEmergency PreparednessQuality InitiativesHealth Behavior ModificationExercise Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct exercise and functional assessments to evaluate cardiovascular response, physical capacity, risk factors, and readiness for prescribed exercise and rehabilitation programs
Develop and implement individualized exercise prescriptions based on clinical information, functional assessments, patient goals, provider recommendations, and established guidelines and protocols
Monitor patients during exercise and rehabilitation activities, including heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac rhythm, symptoms, perceived exertion, and other appropriate clinical indicators
Recognize abnormal responses and communicate concerns to appropriate clinical staff
Provide patient education and counseling related to physical activity, cardiovascular risk-factor modification, exercise safety, lifestyle changes, and long-term adherence to healthy behaviors
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other care team members to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care
Document assessments, exercise prescriptions, patient responses, progress, interventions, and education according to clinical, regulatory, and departmental requirements
Support cardiovascular rehabilitation and exercise program operations and continuous improvement, including equipment safety, emergency preparedness, quality initiatives, and program outcomes
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Three professional references (name, email, business title)
Resume
Criminal background check
Position subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy