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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time exercise science 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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Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab (Full-Time)

Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab (Full-Time)

Northside Hospital Inc.

Canton, GA

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Northside Hospital rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 425 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

289th of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The Exercise Physiologist provides safe and effective Cardio-vascular testing or Pulmonary Rehabilitation sessions for adult and geriatric patients with chronic respiratory and comorbid conditions. Conducts assessment, reviews medical history and tests, formulates exercise prescription, guides and motivates patients through rehabilitation sessions, and observes and documents response to therapy while adhering to scope and standards of practice according to American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) guidelines.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:1. Graduation from an accredited exercise physiology program with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or equivalent.

2. Certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). PREFERRED:1. Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent.

2. Six (6) months experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary rehab involving the exercise treatment of patients.

3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).

4. Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) or Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).

5. Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation AACVPR/AARC preferred.

Work Hours:6a-4:30p, 6:30-5pmWeekend Requirements:NoOn-Call Requirements:NoEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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* 288-bed hospital, offering a full range of services including comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, full-service orthopedic and spine treatment, an ER 24/7®, and general surgery * As one of the first hospitals in the area to achieve Atrial Fibrillation Certification (SCPC), our technologically advanced hospital allows our highly skilled physicians, nursing and caregivers to serve our growing community * Northside Hospital was the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County and nationally recognized for quality and safety by earning an 'A' rating from the Leapfrog Group

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

Year founded

1970