Pediatric Exercise Physiologist

Job Description: This position is responsible for assessing client fitness and athletic performance capacities, identifying areas of disfunction in movement, and opportunities for improvement. Works with clients and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment programs to assist in rehabilitation, return to play, injury prevention, and/or sports performance goals. Make a Meaningful Impact in Pediatric Cardiac Care at Primary Children’s Hospital. Join a pioneering team dedicated to advancing the region’s only diagnostic testing and rehabilitation program focused on pediatric heart health. We're seeking candidates with experience in pediatric patient care and/or congenital heart disease, along with a strong foundation in clinical exercise physiology and the analytical skills to gather and interpret complex data. Key Responsibilities Clinical Assessment & Testing Perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing (VO₂), ECG stress testing, and pulmonary function testing in accordance with established protocols. Customize testing protocols and exercise prescriptions based on individual patient diagnoses and provider input. Monitor patient responses during testing and analyze results to ensure safety and accuracy. Collaborate with physicians to review findings and support clinical decision-making. Data Analysis & Reporting Independently interpret test data and generate comprehensive clinical reports. Evaluate patient risk through history and test review and coordinate with physicians on high-risk studies. Maintain and calibrate exercise testing equipment to ensure optimal performance and data integrity. Support PRN interpretation of Holter monitor reports or other clinical data management. Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation Deliver individualized cardiac fitness training and exercise therapy for both inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients. Implement rehabilitation plans as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring safe and effective progression. Education & Training Provide in-service training and mentorship for fellow exercise physiologists, possible student interns, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff. Support ongoing professional development and knowledge-sharing within the team. Research & Innovation Assist in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for clinical research projects. Contribute to the development of scientific publications, presentations, and efforts to advance best practices in pediatric and congenital cardiac care. Minimum Qualifications Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, required Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field at an accredited institution, required 1 year of clinical experience in exercise stress testing or cardiac rehab, preferred Master's degree in exercise science, physiology, or similar, preferred Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required ... (truncated, view full listing at source)