Job Title: Exercise Physiologist

Location: Ambulatory Care Center

Department Name: ACC - Health & Wellness Center

Req #: 0000271464

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $31.16 - $41.71 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Exercise Physiologist – RWJBarnabas Health

Our Exercise Physiologists work collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, physical therapists, schools, and community partners to support safe recovery, promote wellness, and deliver high-quality sports medicine, health assessment, and clinical exercise services. Through clinical assessment, patient education, exercise programming, concussion management, cardiac screening, and community outreach, our Exercise Physiologists help patients and athletes achieve their health and performance goals.

The Center for Health and Wellness bridges hospital-based care and independent exercise through structured 12-week clinical exercise programs and physician-directed referrals. The Center supports more than 220 active members, including over 200 participants in specialty programming at the ACC. Programs include Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Cancer Wellness, Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s Disease, Risk Factor Modification, Women’s Health, neurological exercise programming, and running analysis.

Exercise Physiologists oversee specialized exercise programming and collaborate with physician specialties to promote safe exercise participation for individuals with chronic conditions and other complex health needs. 

We view our Exercise Physiologists as essential members of the patient care and sports medicine team and recognize their impact on recovery, education, and long-term wellness. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver exceptional care through teamwork, compassion, education, and clinical excellence.

As an Exercise Physiologist, a typical day might include the following:

• Assisting the Medical Director and physician subspecialists with the clinical management of patients experiencing post-concussion symptoms.
• Educating patients and families on post-concussion care, Return-to-Learn, and Return-to-Play protocols.
• Monitoring academic restrictions and home exercise programs based on symptom logs and clinical recommendations.
• Administering baseline and comprehensive post-concussion assessments, including ImPACT testing, and cardiac screening assessments.
• Assisting physical therapists with exercise programming and Return-to-Play progression.
• Developing and monitoring individualized exercise programs for specialty clinical populations and supporting the transition to independent exercise.
• Supporting Center for Health and Wellness programs, including Rock Steady Boxing, Cancer Wellness, MS, Risk Factor Modification, Women’s Health, and neurological exercise services.
• Coordinating referrals and patient navigation across physician practices, rehabilitation, clinical exercise, and ancillary sports medicine services.
• Collaborating with Morahan Center staff on post-concussion treadmill testing, running analysis, health assessments, and community events.
• Supporting on-site and off-site screenings, community outreach, education, and promotion of sports medicine and wellness services.
• Building relationships with physicians, schools, patients, families, and community partners.
• Assisting with staff training, data collection, program evaluation, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

This Role Might Be for You If:

• You are passionate about helping patients and athletes recover safely, return to activity, and achieve their health and wellness goals.
• You enjoy working at the intersection of clinical care, exercise science, sports medicine, and community health.
• You excel at building relationships and collaborating with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• You are comfortable educating patients and navigating complex care pathways.
• You are adaptable, organized, and effective at managing competing priorities across clinical and community settings.
• You enjoy community outreach, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional development.
• You are committed to confidentiality, professionalism, accountability, and patient-centered care.

To Be Considered:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Exercise Physiology

Certification: BLS Provider CPR certification through American Heart Association required.

Experience: Previous experience in exercise physiology, athletic training, sports medicine, concussion management, cardiac screening, clinical exercise programming, patient navigation, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.

Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across clinical and community settings.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn clinical testing, scheduling, and electronic documentation systems.

Clinical Knowledge: Knowledge of exercise programming, post-concussion care, Return-to-Learn and Return-to-Play protocols, patient education, screening assessments, and interdisciplinary care is preferred.

Schedule Requirements: Ability to work a full-time, 37.5 hour schedule.