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Plus One an Optum Company

Personal Trainer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$30 - $75/hr

Industry knowledge in exercise testing (assessments) and prescription (program design), and ability to operate various fitness tools and equipment. About Us: Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace ...

Avera Health

Athletic Trainer

Sioux Center, IA

$21.50 - $29.25/hr

This position develops plans of action based on testing data, leads exercise and fitness programs, and assists with determining return to competition. This position may be involved in marketing and ...

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How much do exercise testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for exercise testing in Iowa is $26.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.42 and $31.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is exercise testing?

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 does an exercise testing specialist do?

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 skills and qualifications are needed for exercise testing?

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.

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Infographic showing various Exercise Testing job openings in Iowa as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,392 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Perm - Physician - Pulmonary Critical Care Davenport IA

The ESolHealth Advantage

Davenport, IA • On-site

$284K - $379K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Board Certified or Board Eligible Pulmonary Critical Care physician needed to join 4 other physicians in practice due to a retirement - located on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Job Description:
  • Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (must have plans to test) in Pulmonary Disease AND Board Certified or Board Eligible (must have plans to test) in Critical Care Medicine
  • Completed fellowship in Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care Medicine is required prior to start (new graduates accepted)
  • Not accepting Locums candidates
  • Not accepting visa candidates
  • Inpatient, Outpatient, ICU, Shared Call and Procedures
  • Practice Setting: medical, surgical, trauma, adult
  • Number of Critical Care Physicians in Group: 4 full-time
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday + call (1:4 every 4th night, every 4th weekend)
  • Average Number of ICU Patients Per Day: max 20 with nurse practitioner support
  • Average Number of Inpatient (non ICU) Patients per Physician per Day: up to 10
  • Average Number of Admissions per Physician per Day: 5
  • Trauma Level/Designation III
  • Total Number of Beds: 500
  • Number of ICU Beds: 20
  • Will the physician be required to supervise other health care providers? Yes, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Will the physician be involved in covering/supervising teaching services? Yes, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Documentation System/EMR: Cerner
  • Ventilation Management Procedures Required: ETT/NT/Tracheostomy, BiPAP/CPAP
  • Required Insertions: Central Line, Arterial Line, PA Catheter, Intra-Aortic Balloon pump (IABP), Insertion/Management of Sengstaken/Blakemore Tube
  • Diagnostic/Therapeutic Taps Required: Thoracentesis, Paracentesis
  • Procedures Required: Chest tube insertion, Bronchoscopy, Bronchoscopy w/ Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL), Evaluation and Management of Acute Volume/BP Issues, Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Bronchoprovocation Testing, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Interstitial and Granulomatous Lung Disease
  • Treatment and Management of Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Nodules, Pulmonary Vascular Disease
  • Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation model to be discussed at interview. Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance - including prescription coverage
  • Genesis wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • HSA
  • Short-term and Long-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Life insurance
  • Liability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Professional development and continuing education resources/stipend
  • Additional voluntary benefits
Requirement description :
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED AT NAME CLEAR UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (must have plans to test) in Pulmonary Disease - REQUIRED
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (must have plans to test) in Critical Care Medicine - REQUIRED
  • IA license (or willing to obtain) - REQUIRED
  • Completed fellowship in Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care Medicine prior to start (new grads accepted) - REQUIRED
  • ACLS - REQUIRED
  • State experience with conditions/procedures: ETT/NT/Tracheostomy, BiPAP/CPAP, Central Line, Arterial Line, PA Catheter, Intra-Aortic Balloon pump (IABP), Insertion/Management of Sengstaken/Blakemore Tube, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Chest tube insertion, Bronchoscopy, Bronchoscopy w/ Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL), Evaluation and Management of Acute Volume/BP Issues, Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Bronchoprovocation Testing, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Interstitial and Granulomatous Lung Disease, Treatment and Management of Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Nodules, Pulmonary Vascular Disease - REQUIRED

By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
  • ACLS
  • Board Certified
  • Board Eligible

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
  • Iowa

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Fellowship-trained, Board Eligible must have plans to test, State experience with required conditions/procedures
Weekend Requirements : 1:4 every 4th night, every fourth weekend
On Call Requirements : 1:4 every 4th night, every fourth weekend

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