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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for exercise physiologist assistant in the United States is $28.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $33.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Exercise Physiologist Assistant, you should possess a solid understanding of human anatomy, exercise science, and basic assessment techniques, typically supported by a related associate's degree or certification. Familiarity with exercise testing equipment, data collection software, and CPR/First Aid certification are commonly required in this role. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both clients and professional staff are highly valued. These competencies ensure safe, effective support to clients and enable smooth collaboration within health and wellness teams.

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As an Exercise Physiologist Assistant, your daily tasks may include monitoring clients during exercise sessions, assisting with fitness assessments, maintaining exercise equipment, and recording client progress under the supervision of exercise physiologists. You may also be responsible for explaining exercise procedures to clients and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Many roles include working directly with individuals recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions, so attention to client needs and comfort is essential. This position often involves close teamwork with licensed exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers to support comprehensive client care.

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An Exercise Physiologist Assistant supports exercise physiologists in developing and implementing fitness and rehabilitation programs for individuals with medical conditions or those seeking to improve their physical health. They assist with patient assessments, monitor exercise sessions, and provide education on safe and effective physical activity. Their role involves working in clinical, rehabilitation, or sports settings under the supervision of a licensed exercise physiologist.

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Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Physiologist

Lexington Medical Center

West Columbia, SC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

Lexington Medical Center rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

533rd of 1,020 rated hospitals

Job description

 
Cardiac Rehab
PRN
Day Shift
PRN (Varies)

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Evaluation, coordination, and exercise educational planning of the Cardiac, Pulmonary, and/or Vascular Rehab patient. Position focuses on risk reduction, behavior intervention, and lifestyle modification.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Other Field Related to Science/Health
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Certified in Basic Life Support or certified within 3 months of employment (Bi- annual CPR recertification).
Required Training: Advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, risk-factors and behavior modification strategies as related to Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitative Services;

Experience in providing individual and group educational programs for patients and their families that promote positive health behaviors;

Annual mandatory Safety and Compliance Training in E-Train;

Competency skills maintenance in performing Cardiac Rehab monitoring and interpretation of various EKG rhythms;

Basic Computer Skills.

Essential Functions
  • Develops, coordinates, implements, documents patient progress, therapeutic response, and follow-up on all phases of the Cardiac, Pulmonary, and/or Vascular Rehab Programs.
  • Coordinates patient incentive programs.
  • Assist in new patient evaluation, orientation, and follow-up including graded exercise testing, exercise prescription, body composition analysis, lipid analysis, and exercise session explanation.
  • Assist in supervision of the exercise sessions including exercise prescription upgrades as necessary.
  • Assist in patient record keeping, patient attendance, patient progress notes, and posting of charges.
  • Participates in the educational opportunities offered to the patients.
  • Assist in orientation of new employees and students.
  • Participiates and contribues to the departmental and organizational CQI process.
  • Displays appropriate skills in the use and maintenance of departmental equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment for the patients.
  • Assesses patients for possible signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to exercise.
  • Contributes to the design and implementation of program development (Community presentations, Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, Vascular Rehab, etc.)
  • Responsible for updating staff and patients to new trends in exercise therapy.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary rehabilitation staff meetings.
  • Provides a good role model for the type of lifestyle Cardiac, Pulmonary, and/or Vascular Rehabilitation promotes.
  • Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
  • Conforms to Service Excellence and Expectation Policies.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform professional assistance, exercise observation and training, and comfort and safety measures that are appropriate to the following patient populations:  Adults - 18 years thru 65 years.         Geriatric - 65 +
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits 
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary 
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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