Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist - 138017 Job at University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA

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  • University of California San Diego
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Payroll Title:
HOSP LAB TCHN 3 Department:
La Jolla Cardiac Rehab Hiring Pay Scale
$39.48 - $49.10 / Hour Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
75% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#138017 Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist
Filing Deadline: Tue 1/20/2026
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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 01/07/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Center at UC San Diego Health offers Intensive and Standard Cardiac Rehabilitation and other wellness programs that are designed to help patients with and without heart disease lead healthier lives.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for direct patient care activities including supervising cardiac rehabilitation patients, conducting initial orientation visits, developing and implementing exercise prescriptions, case management, performing fitness evaluations and educating patients on risk factor reduction, behavior intervention and lifestyle change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology.
  • Must obtain ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within six months of hire.
  • BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience as an Exercise Physiologist in Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation.
  • Understanding and ability to apply exercise principles for variety of adult patient populations.
  • Ability to perform exercise testing parameters such as body fat, heart rate, and blood pressure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field.
  • Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Must be able to take call, work other shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays at the need of the department.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $82,434 - $102,521 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $39.48 - $49.10

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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