Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
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Summary

Supervises and oversees the performance of inpatient and/or outpatient stress testing or exercise and physical fitness testing in lieu of physician presence. Assesses the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise on the cardiac and/or high-risk patient population. Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to deliver a high-quality diagnostic test/intervention.

Job Duties

  • Determines appropriate stress exercise protocol for patient based on medical history, patient evaluation, resting EKG, and indication for test/intervention.
  • Recognizes indications and contraindications for stress testing/intervention.
  • Communicates with Physician if questions or discussion regarding stress type ordered, intervention appropriateness or changes in patient condition warrants.
  • Prepares patient for testing/intervention, including explanation and proof of patient understanding and proper lead placement.
  • Supervises patient during inpatient and/or outpatient stress testing/intervention (Treadmill Exercise Stress, Nuclear Exercise, Nuclear Pharmacological, Stress Echocardiography, and/or Graded-progressive cardio-pulm exercise) using critical judgment skills and monitor patient for inappropriate responses based on indications for and limitations to stress testing/intervention to achieve a high-quality outcome
  • Evaluates patient’s anatomy and physiology, hemodynamic, and vital sign response during testing/intervention and detects any abnormal responses including BP and arrhythmia response.
  • Recognizes end-points for testing and/or end-point for treatment session.
  • Integrates exercise testing data into documentation for final report interpretation by Physician.
  • Recognizes appropriateness for physician presence during stress testing/intervention.
  • Performs holter monitor scan analysis, as needed.
  • Participates and supports the supervision and onboarding of new employees and student interns.
  • Provides education on exercise, health and lifestyle modification, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology
  • Strong knowledge of cardiac A&P and hemodynamic response to exercise with understanding of end points for testing/intervention
  • Strong knowledge base of cardiac exercise protocols and ability to select most appropriate for patient stress testing/intervention.
  • Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmia recognition.
  • Critical thinking and judgment skills with the ability to evaluate patient response to exercise during testing/intervention.
  • Ability to multitask and work well under stress and in an emergency situation.
  • Ability to work interdependently.
  • Ability to use pc software programs.
  • Ability to develop an individualized exercise prescription for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on clinical results of assessment and/or exercise stress test
  • Ability to evaluate the patient’s responses to exercise conditioning.
  • Demonstrates strong educational teaching abilities for patient education, both individual and group as indicated
  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • ACSM-Cert Tr-Exer Spec-Hlth-Fit Inst-Exer Phys - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or
  • CCRP-Cert Cardiac Rehab Professional AACPRPCC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clinical internship in diagnostic stress testing (diseased population) and
  • Basic and advanced ECG courses with the performance of a 12-lead ECG evaluation and dysrhythmia recognition
  • 1 year cardiovascular stress testing experience or
  • 1 year cardiopulmonary rehab experience

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Req ID: wd-JR132456
Posted 2026-02-17

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