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Ascension

Exercise Physiologist

Pensacola, FL

$21.36/hr

Provide comprehensive testing and assessment both before and after rehabilitation to evaluate progress and clinical outcomes. * Monitor patient responses to exercise, recognizing contraindications or ...

HSS

Lead Exercise Physiologist

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

Performance metabolic testing skills and experience with athletes experience highly preferred. Job Summary Provides general and sport specific exercise training and fitness testing services for ...

Ascension

Exercise Physiologist

Pensacola, FL · On-site

Provide comprehensive testing and assessment both before and after rehabilitation to evaluate progress and clinical outcomes. * Monitor patient responses to exercise, recognizing contraindications or ...

Premise Health

Fitness Trainer- PRN

Tampa, FL · On-site

Provide exercise leadership expertise according to the latest American College of Sports Medicine, Exercise Testing and Prescription guidelines * Create individualized and small group exercise ...

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How much do exercise testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for exercise testing in Florida is $21.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.43 and $25.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Exercise Testing job?

An Exercise Testing job involves conducting fitness and medical assessments to evaluate a person's cardiovascular and respiratory response to physical activity. Professionals in this role typically work in healthcare, sports science, or rehabilitation settings, using specialized equipment to measure heart rate, oxygen consumption, and other physiological parameters. They collaborate with doctors, physiologists, or trainers to interpret results and provide recommendations for health improvement or athletic performance. Strong knowledge of physiology, exercise science, and medical protocols is essential for success in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Exercise Testing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Exercise Testing, you need a solid background in exercise physiology, health sciences, or a related field, often supplemented by clinical experience and relevant certifications such as ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist or similar. Familiarity with stress testing protocols, ECG machines, metabolic carts, and other cardiac or pulmonary assessment tools is essential. Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal communication, and analytical skills are important soft skills for accurate data collection and patient interaction. These abilities ensure that you can safely conduct reliable tests, interpret results, and provide high-quality care to patients in healthcare or fitness settings.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Exercise Testing?

A typical day in Exercise Testing involves preparing clients or patients for stress tests, conducting and monitoring exercise protocols, and collecting physiological data such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen consumption. You will interpret test results, document findings, and often communicate outcomes to physicians or other healthcare providers. The role requires close interaction with both patients and multidisciplinary teams, meaning strong collaboration and communication are key to success. Many professionals in this field work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or specialized labs, supporting both diagnostic and preventive healthcare.

What jobs pay you to exercise?

Exercise testing jobs, such as exercise physiologists or fitness trainers, often pay individuals to perform physical activities as part of health assessments or training programs. These roles typically require certifications, knowledge of exercise science, and working in gyms, clinics, or research settings where physical activity is central to the job tasks.
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Infographic showing various Exercise Testing job openings in Florida as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,071 per year, or $21.2 per hour.
Cardiac Exercise Physiologist

Cardiac Exercise Physiologist

Cleveland Clinic

Weston, FL • On-site

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Cleveland Clinic rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 876 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

329th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Cardiac Exercise Physiologist, you will conduct and evaluate exercise stress tests for outpatients and inpatients based on physician orders, clinical assessments, and established protocols. In this role, you will develop individualized exercise prescriptions and oversee exercise progression for patients with cardiovascular disease in a rehabilitative setting.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Supervise all stress testing in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

  • Review history and physical (H&P) for test appropriateness.

  • Recognize contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise.

  • Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.

  • Perform additional physiological assessments as required (i.e. cardiopulmonary testing, PFTs, oximetry, ammonia PET studies

  • Responsible for coding daily procedures using current Medicare CPT and ICD10 guidelines

  • Provide inpatient (Phase I) and outpatient (Phase II and maintenance) cardiac rehabilitation services to a variety of cardiovascular conditions.

  • May provide patient testing before and after rehabilitation including strength, body composition, flexibility, balance and endurance.

  • Provide exercise prescription for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen, update prescription according to patient response.

  • Implement concepts of cardiac secondary prevention.

  • May develop and will update cardiac rehab participants' Individual Treatment Plans. Competency in blood pressure, lipid, diabetes, smoking cessation, weight management and psychosocial assessment/plan development/reassessment and symptom evaluation

  • Recognize contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise.

  • Respond appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.

  • Provide exercise, cardiovascular health promotion and behavior change strategy information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.

  • Arrange for initial outpatient cardiac rehab evaluation, recurring outpatient cardiac rehab sessions and discharge from the program.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Master's degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology,nursingor a similar field

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

  • American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within one year of hire date

  • 3-6 months internship or equivalent work experience working with cardiopulmonary patients and their families

  • Proficient in 12-lead EKG interpretation and cardiac arrhythmia recognition

  • Knowledge of cardiology, disease processes, multi-organ disease issues, and pharmacology as it relates to exercise

  • Competency in patient assessment skills such as blood pressure measurement, pulse taking, telemetry, pulse oximetry, blood glucose assessment, body composition

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • One to three years of experience

  • Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

  • Training in graded exercise testing, EKG analysis and interpretation, and cardiovascular exercise physiology, including cardiac rehabilitation principles

Physical Requirements:

  • Essential Duties: Interacts with patients and their families, as well as professional staff.

  • Develops and maintain cooperate working relationship between the department and members of the medical staff, nursing services and other ancillary department.

  • Communicates with referring physician as needed regarding exercise test result and patient's clinical status.

  • Good motor coordination and manual and finer dexterity, as well as excellent hand/eye coordination to operate stress-testing equipment.

  • This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing; talking and listening when given instructions and explanations and also frequent use of the phone, fax machines and computer.

  • Work is medium/frequent, lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

  • Requires stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling and manipulation of equipment into position.

  • Communication skills to convey instruction and information to patient and staff member.

  • Visual acuity to perceive retains to treatment and follows or read instruction.

  • The position spends 98% of his/her time in air-conditioned areas.

  • The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens materials is present while completing his/her duties.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • This position requires exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids in his/her clinical duties and therefore, requires the use of PPE and Universal Precautions.

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