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Ascension Health Exercise Physiologist in Indianapolis, Indiana
Your future role at a glance
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Facility: Ascension Medical Group, clinic
Department/Specialty: Public Safety Medical
Schedule: Full-time | Days | Monday-Friday
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Conducted comprehensive pre- and post-rehabilitative assessments, synthesizing diagnostic data and complex medication regimens to design high-precision, patient-specific exercise therapy plans.
Leveraged advanced clinical judgment to identify exercise contraindications and abnormal physiological responses, executing immediate cessation protocols and medical referrals to ensure 100% patient safety.
Directed large-scale patient and community education initiatives, translating complex physiological data into actionable wellness strategies and preventive health classes.
Provided strategic leadership of departmental activities in the absence of management, ensuring seamless clinical operations, staff coordination, and high-quality care delivery.
Managed the calibration and maintenance of advanced clinical equipment while maintaining meticulous patient records and diagnostic reports to support multi-disciplinary care teams.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certification specializing in Sports Medicine preferred.
Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) preferred.
Education:
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree preferred.
What additional preferences we're seeking
Position is 65 percent travel. Start times vary based on travel schedules.
Of that 65 percent, overnight travel will be approximately 40 percent. Overnight travel includes a $125 bonus for each night spent away. The company provides hotel/lodging, meal reimbursement and applicable mileage reimbursement. Local travel will be approximately 25 percent, usually around an hour from the Indianapolis office. Company vehicles may be available for some local travel.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.
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