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Exercise Physiologist Job Description Template
A copy-ready exercise physiologist job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.
Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows exercise physiologists earn a median of $59,460 ($28.59/hour); the middle 50% earn $49,620–$67,230.
Job title
Exercise Physiologist
Job summary
[Company name] is seeking a dependable exercise physiologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will conduct fitness and stress tests, analyze patient health data and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fitness and stress tests
- Analyze patient health data
- Design exercise programs for medical conditions
- Monitor patients during exercise
- Educate patients on lifestyle changes
- Track progress
- Work with physicians and healthcare teams
- Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Working knowledge of exercise testing and ecg monitoring
- Communication and empathy
- [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]
Preferred qualifications
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
- ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
- BLS or ACLS
- Experience with treadmills and cycle ergometers
Skills
- Exercise prescription
- Physiology
- Patient education
- Data analysis
- Motivation
- Attention to detail
Work environment and schedule
Exercise physiologists work in hospitals, rehab centers, clinics, fitness centers and universities. Most work full-time weekday hours, with some early mornings.
Pay and benefits
$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]
Equal opportunity
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Tips for a exercise physiologist job posting that attracts applicants
- Use the title candidates search for. “Exercise Physiologist” is the clearest; alternates include Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab Specialist, Exercise Specialist.
- Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
- Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of an exercise physiologist so applicants self-select accurately.
- Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Exercise Physiologist training: widens your applicant pool.
Next steps
Screen and interview with our Exercise Physiologist hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.