Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Exercise Physiologist, you will provide direct, safe, and best-practice driven care primarily in cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, collaborating extensively with a multi-disciplinary team, cardiologists, and various hospital staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Every day you will establish and update individualized exercise prescriptions, orient patients to equipment and safety protocols, and conduct functional fitness testing and body composition analysis. You will provide essential patient and family education, supervise and monitor exercise sessions, meticulously document and maintain current clinical data and program records, adjusting treatment plans as appropriate.

Collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to identify patients requiring mobilization plans of careCollaborates with nursing to develop and implement individualized mobilization plans of care for patientsCollaborates with nursing to evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care in achieving desired outcomes and revises plan of care as neededInterdepartmental liaison between the recovery room, intensive care areas and the floors to promote continuity of care and discharge planningCommunicates treatment plan with collaborative team members – medical, nursing, PT, OT, SW, Case ManagerMonitors patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise
Job Requirements
Bachelors Of Science Exercise Physiology, upon hire 12 week internship or One (1) year of related work experienceBasic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - daysWhere You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality, innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.