What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST, CARDIAC REHAB position at South Georgia Medical Center Health System?
Schedule: 8 HR DAY
Facility: ADMIN SVCS BLDG
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026
Description
WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH
Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.
Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.
Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.
Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH
SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going intoâ including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:
- Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee discounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
JOB LOCATION : Administrative Services Building
DEPARTMENT: CARDIAC REHAB
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 80
POSITION SUMMARY
Works as a member of the Cardiac Rehab team to provide cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services to patients. Assess, plan and/or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Bachelorâs Degree of Science in Exercise Physiology.
- Current CPR (C) required.
- Dysrhythmia competency required.
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist, ACSM CEP, certification preferred.
- ACLS within 6 months of employment.
- One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred.
- Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues
- Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
Physical Demands: Must able to lift up to 75 pounds, bend, pull, push, and walk without restrictions. Duties require considerable sitting, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty pounds on occasion), and pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Working environment: Air-conditioned building with carpeted and tiled floors. Work may require exposure to communicable diseases.
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