H-1B Visa Clinical Exercise Physiologist Jobs
Clinical Exercise Physiologists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field. Most roles in hospital systems, cardiac rehab centers, and sports medicine clinics actively file LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS.
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Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
PBD-Cardiology-Arcadia
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Banner Health Center plus is a do-it-all facility that conveniently combines multiple aspects of the health care experience. The center specializes in outpatient physical medicine, rehabilitation therapy, and physical therapy for both neurological and orthopedic conditions. It also provides comprehensive family medicine, specialty clinics, and an onsite surgery center to reduce the need for multiple stops.
As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist on this team, we offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with patients and with an engaged group of physicians and staff. A career with our team is great if you are just starting out or have many years of experience. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you.
Locations:
Banner Health Center Plus: 4200 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ
Banner Sports Medicine Center - 7400 N Dobson Rd Scottsdale. AZ
You will report to both locations regularly
Schedule:
Four 10-hour shifts no Weekends
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.
Position Summary
This position provides assessment, treatment, and education to cardiac patients and their families during their inpatient stay post cardiac event and in outpatient cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation. May work in phase 1 rehabilitation and perform various exercise tolerance tests and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source. Serves as a resource to new Clinical Exercise Physiologists and reinforces high quality patient care, appropriate exercise prescription and in-depth patient education. May independently run phase I, II, III, cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation classes.
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Implements individualized exercise plans that consider patients’ physical and age-specific needs and abilities. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit. Follows protocol with little deviation for patient assessments and exercise prescription.
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Educates patients and family post cardiac to promote patient participation and attainment of exercise program goals. May ambulate post open-heart patients to improve outcomes and safe/prompt discharge home. Ambulation done both in the telemetry and intensive care unit. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. Instructs patients and families in pathology, discharge guidelines, risk factor modification, and exercise individually and through classes for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.
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Presents educational material to team to aid in maintaining clinical relevance and application of best practices.
-
Independently documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards. Maintains strong competency in policies and procedures and all required documentation. May serve as a resource to other team members.
-
Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with leadership on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.
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Utilizes solid understanding of medical devices, equipment function and quality control measurements. Adheres to safety policies. Promptly addresses patient questions related to equipment usage and devices. Follows standardized policy and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
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Complies with all ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses a level of clinical knowledge as normally obtained through Bachelor’s degree in exercise/physiology or related field.
Minimum of 1 year experience in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation and/or stress testing.
Minimum experience of a 600 + hour internship in cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent clinical/patient care hours.
Requires knowledge in cardiac/pulmonary physiology, management and treatment of chronic disease, health promotion, ECG and 12-lead interpretation.
Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) clinical exercise physiologist (CEP) certification
Up to 1 year experience in stress testing
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
PBD-Cardiology-Arcadia
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Banner Health Center plus is a do-it-all facility that conveniently combines multiple aspects of the health care experience. The center specializes in outpatient physical medicine, rehabilitation therapy, and physical therapy for both neurological and orthopedic conditions. It also provides comprehensive family medicine, specialty clinics, and an onsite surgery center to reduce the need for multiple stops.
As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist on this team, we offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with patients and with an engaged group of physicians and staff. A career with our team is great if you are just starting out or have many years of experience. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you.
Locations:
Banner Health Center Plus: 4200 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ
Banner Sports Medicine Center - 7400 N Dobson Rd Scottsdale. AZ
You will report to both locations regularly
Schedule:
Four 10-hour shifts no Weekends
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.
Position Summary
This position provides assessment, treatment, and education to cardiac patients and their families during their inpatient stay post cardiac event and in outpatient cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation. May work in phase 1 rehabilitation and perform various exercise tolerance tests and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source. Serves as a resource to new Clinical Exercise Physiologists and reinforces high quality patient care, appropriate exercise prescription and in-depth patient education. May independently run phase I, II, III, cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation classes.
-
Implements individualized exercise plans that consider patients’ physical and age-specific needs and abilities. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit. Follows protocol with little deviation for patient assessments and exercise prescription.
-
Educates patients and family post cardiac to promote patient participation and attainment of exercise program goals. May ambulate post open-heart patients to improve outcomes and safe/prompt discharge home. Ambulation done both in the telemetry and intensive care unit. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. Instructs patients and families in pathology, discharge guidelines, risk factor modification, and exercise individually and through classes for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.
-
Presents educational material to team to aid in maintaining clinical relevance and application of best practices.
-
Independently documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards. Maintains strong competency in policies and procedures and all required documentation. May serve as a resource to other team members.
-
Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with leadership on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.
-
Utilizes solid understanding of medical devices, equipment function and quality control measurements. Adheres to safety policies. Promptly addresses patient questions related to equipment usage and devices. Follows standardized policy and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
-
Complies with all ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses a level of clinical knowledge as normally obtained through Bachelor’s degree in exercise/physiology or related field.
Minimum of 1 year experience in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation and/or stress testing.
Minimum experience of a 600 + hour internship in cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent clinical/patient care hours.
Requires knowledge in cardiac/pulmonary physiology, management and treatment of chronic disease, health promotion, ECG and 12-lead interpretation.
Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) clinical exercise physiologist (CEP) certification
Up to 1 year experience in stress testing
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Verify your ACSM or NSCA certification matters
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation partly through professional credentials. Having an ACSM-CEP or CSCS certification strengthens your petition by demonstrating the role requires specialized knowledge beyond a generalist degree.
Target hospital systems with cardiac rehab units
Hospital networks filing LCAs for Clinical Exercise Physiologists almost always sponsor H-1B visas. Cardiac rehabilitation departments at large health systems have the HR infrastructure and legal counsel to handle petitions routinely.
Search LCA filings by SOC code before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL LCA filing history for exercise physiology roles. This tells you which organizations have already committed to H-1B sponsorship, saving you from applying to employers who won't file.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your H-1B petition requires the offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your exact job classification and metro area.
Clarify whether your role is cap-subject or cap-exempt
Hospitals, nonprofit research centers, and university-affiliated clinics are often cap-exempt employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual H-1B lottery entirely. Confirm your employer's cap-exempt status during the offer stage, not after signing.
Account for LCA certification timing in your start date
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before submitting your I-129 to USCIS. That DOL step alone typically takes seven to ten business days, so build it into your negotiated start date to avoid gaps.
H-1B Visa Clinical Exercise Physiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Exercise Physiologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Clinical Exercise Physiologist positions generally qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree is a normal minimum for entry into that specific occupation. Roles in cardiac rehab, hospital-based fitness programs, and clinical research settings have a strong track record of approved H-1B petitions.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Hospital systems with cardiac rehabilitation programs, university medical centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and nonprofit research institutions file the most H-1B petitions for Clinical Exercise Physiologists. These employers typically have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with the process. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate before you apply.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is a cap-exempt hospital but I want to transfer to a private clinic?
Moving from a cap-exempt employer to a cap-subject private clinic would place you in the H-1B lottery unless you already have an approved H-1B petition from a prior cap-subject filing. Your new employer would need to file a new cap-subject petition, and if you haven't been counted against the cap before, you'd need to wait for a lottery slot. Plan this transition carefully before resigning.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Clinical Exercise Physiologist offers?
Before your employer files your H-1B petition, they must certify a Labor Condition Application with DOL confirming your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role and geographic area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your specific job title and metro before negotiations. Employers cannot legally pay you below that certified wage once the LCA is filed.
Can I work as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist on H-1B while pursuing ACSM or other certifications?
Yes, obtaining additional credentials like the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist or NSCA certifications while on H-1B status doesn't affect your authorization as long as you remain employed with your sponsoring employer in the same role. These credentials can also strengthen a future renewal petition or employer transfer by reinforcing the specialty occupation argument.