Pediatric Exercise Physiologist

Job Description:

As a Pediatric Exercise Physiologist you will play a vital role in advancing care for pediatric and congenital heart patients through clinical diagnostics, therapeutic interventions, and research contributions

Make a Meaningful Impact in Pediatric Cardiac Care at Primary Childrens Hospital Serving Both Salt Lake City & Lehi Campuses.

Join a pioneering team dedicated to advancing the regions 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 (VO), 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

• Bachelors 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 to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital, Primary Childrens at Lehi

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$24.06 - $37.15

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

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