Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab, PRN, Baptist South

Job Summary

Baptist Health is currently seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) to join our Cardiac Rehabilitation team at Baptist Clay in Fleming Island, FL. This is a PRN opportunity with flexible day shift hours, ideal for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from cardiac-related illnesses while enjoying schedule flexibility.

As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, your day centers on assessing patients’ fitness levels, developing tailored exercise prescriptions, and monitoring their responses during supervised sessions. You’ll collaborate with physicians and care teams, interpret diagnostic data, and guide patients toward safer movement, improved endurance, and long-term cardiovascular health.

As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, you will:

• Provide treatment to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab patients across Phases I–III

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to guide individualized treatment plans

• Design and implement exercise prescriptions and facilitate progression based on patient needs

• Monitor patients during exercise sessions, including EKG monitoring and interpretation

• Educate patients and families on risk factor management, heart-healthy lifestyles, and long-term wellness

• Complete all required documentation, billing, and coordinate communication with physicians

If you are a Clinical Exercise Physiologist passionate about cardiac rehab, exercise prescription, and patient education, we encourage you to apply today.For more information, contact alexandria.skinner@bmcjax.com.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

• 3-5 Years Pulmonary Rehabilitation Experience
• 3-5 Years Clinical Cardiac Experience

License and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Required
• Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) - ACSM Required Or
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) - ACSM Required Or
• Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional (CCRP) Required Or

Location

Location Overview

Opened in 2005 in southern Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South has doubled in size. This full-service hospital provides a healing environment, from its architecture to amenities, and also is a digital environment using an electronic medical record. Baptist South was designated a Magnet™ hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care and is a Joint Commission-certified stroke center and an accredited chest pain center. Baptist Medical Center South has been ranked No. 1 among metro Jacksonville hospitals in the U.S. News and World Report annual Best Hospital rankings.  Baptist has also been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare. The hospital is minutes away from sports, shopping, music, cultural and entertainment venues, as well as beautiful beaches.