Cardiac and Pulmonary Exercise Therapist
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: This position, under direction of an Exercise
Physiologist, is responsible for quality patient care to all
program participants. In addition, assist in electrodiagnostic
monitoring and patient evaluations. The Exercise Therapist scope is
limited to basic testing, pre-defined exercises, and therapies
only. Job Essentials Complete a general evaluation on new patients
to determine therapy/treatment needs and to help determine
improvement goals. Where additional health problems or
complications are involved the Exercise Therapist refers
evaluations to Exercise Physiologist. Administer submaximal
treadmill stress tests. Assist patients with prescribed therapeutic
exercises. Adapt exercise programs, as appropriate, to help patient
meet improvement goals. Accurately interprets EKGs and/or
diagnostic tests. Provide basic education to patients on exercise
programs, health needs, and risks. Complete appropriate
documentation including evaluation reports and discharge summaries.
Clean, maintain, and inspect exercise equipment. Report
repair/maintenance needs. Coordinate care with other patient care
providers, as appropriate, to ensure proper, continuous, and
beneficial treatment. Respond appropriately to emergency
situations. Completes assignments accurately and on time as
directed by Manager/Supervisor Reports to work at scheduled time
Participate in evaluation of current practices, program
improvement, and development of new procedures and practices to
improve patient care. Enhance knowledge in field of practice and
stay up to date on industry trends and changes. Minimum
Qualifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for
healthcare providers Basic EKG interpretation and arrhythmia
detection skills (or within 6 months of hire) Preferred
Qualifications Actively enrolled in a Bachelors program (to be
completed in 3-5 years) at an accredited institution in the fields
of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related
field (enrollment will be verified), OR Bachelor's degree in
Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related
field from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)
Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, ManualDexterity,
Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling. Location:
Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray
Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for
this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon
experience. $21.88 - $33.77 We care about your well-being - mind,
body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a
generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to
foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about
our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is
an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain
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