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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating exercise therapy given to rehabilitating patients and other apparently healthy populations in order to restore proper physical functioning, and facilitate patient independence.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assesses the extent of patient abilities and limitations by reviewing medical records and physician's notes.
- Administers pre-exercise testing interview and test preparation.
- Uses testing equipment, protocol selection, indications, contraindications, and termination criteria for graded exercise testing.
- Records, analyzes, and interprets results of tests and prepares appropriate exercise prescriptions.
- Administers therapeutic exercises and other techniques designed to provide improved functional capacity, exercise tolerance, exercise endurance, muscle strength and endurance, and coordination to rehabilitating patient populations.
- Evaluates patient hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic response to exercise, and assesses appropriateness of responses as they relate to exercise intensity and endurance.
- In conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, designs, implements, supervises, and evaluates outcomes for exercise services.
- Assists in developing and providing educational materials and programs for staff and patients.
- Collaborates with the department manager and medical staff in data collection, statistical analysis, development and implementation of research projects.
- Assists in establishing new and maintaining current referral patterns, both within the organization and with other Salt Lake and regional hospitals.
- Assists in coordinating the daily operations of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program as well as planning for long-term growth.
- Assists in arranging for patient follow-up and maintains correspondence with patients and referring physicians during rehabilitation course and after discharge.
- May assist in program development for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, employee fitness and health, facility utilization, etc.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development, and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to interpret basic ECG rhythm.
- Ability to cooperate with other healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Science, or a related field, or equivalency.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Certification as an Exercise Specialist.
- One year of rehabilitation and exercise testing.
- ACLS may be required by some departments.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 87141
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type PRN
Shift Day
Work Schedule Variable PRN day shifts, including weekdays and weekends based on department needs. Flexibility to work across three locations.
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 14A PREVENTIVE CARDIO
Category Therapy/Rehabilitation
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating exercise therapy given to rehabilitating patients and other apparently healthy populations in order to restore proper physical functioning, and facilitate patient independence.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assesses the extent of patient abilities and limitations by reviewing medical records and physician's notes.
- Administers pre-exercise testing interview and test preparation.
- Uses testing equipment, protocol selection, indications, contraindications, and termination criteria for graded exercise testing.
- Records, analyzes, and interprets results of tests and prepares appropriate exercise prescriptions.
- Administers therapeutic exercises and other techniques designed to provide improved functional capacity, exercise tolerance, exercise endurance, muscle strength and endurance, and coordination to rehabilitating patient populations.
- Evaluates patient hemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and symptomatic response to exercise, and assesses appropriateness of responses as they relate to exercise intensity and endurance.
- In conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, designs, implements, supervises, and evaluates outcomes for exercise services.
- Assists in developing and providing educational materials and programs for staff and patients.
- Collaborates with the department manager and medical staff in data collection, statistical analysis, development and implementation of research projects.
- Assists in establishing new and maintaining current referral patterns, both within the organization and with other Salt Lake and regional hospitals.
- Assists in coordinating the daily operations of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program as well as planning for long-term growth.
- Assists in arranging for patient follow-up and maintains correspondence with patients and referring physicians during rehabilitation course and after discharge.
- May assist in program development for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, employee fitness and health, facility utilization, etc.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development, and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to interpret basic ECG rhythm.
- Ability to cooperate with other healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Science, or a related field, or equivalency.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Certification as an Exercise Specialist.
- One year of rehabilitation and exercise testing.
- ACLS may be required by some departments.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 87141
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type PRN
Shift Day
Work Schedule Variable PRN day shifts, including weekdays and weekends based on department needs. Flexibility to work across three locations.
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 14A PREVENTIVE CARDIO
Category Therapy/Rehabilitation
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a directly related field is the foundation of a valid H-1B petition. Gather official transcripts and any clinical certifications now, so employers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility before initiating the LCA.
Target hospital systems and university wellness programs
Exercise Specialist roles in hospital cardiac rehab units and university recreation departments consistently carry bachelor's degree requirements in a specific field. These institutional employers also have HR teams experienced with H-1B filings, which shortens the sponsorship conversation.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse Exercise Specialist roles at employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on employers who have already filed for this occupation saves time and avoids early-stage conversations with companies unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered role through the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for Exercise Specialists before signing anything. DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your worksite location, and the tier affects both offer negotiations and LCA certification.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your Exercise Specialist role involves multiple locations, such as a hospital campus and an outpatient clinic, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with HR before your start date to avoid unauthorized work situations after your petition is approved.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET profile for Exercise Specialists lists degree-level knowledge in exercise science, physiology, and health promotion as standard requirements. Referencing these specifics in your offer letter and petition documentation strengthens the employer's specialty occupation case with USCIS.
H-1B Visa Exercise Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Exercise Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, or a directly related field as a minimum condition of employment. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree or list the degree as preferred rather than required do not meet the specialty occupation standard. Reviewing the job description carefully before accepting an offer is essential.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Exercise Specialists?
Hospital systems running cardiac rehabilitation programs, university campus recreation and wellness departments, and large corporate wellness operators are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations already hold active H-1B filing history for health-related roles and have internal HR processes for LCA submission and I-129 petition filing. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA history searchable by role and location.
How long does H-1B status last for an Exercise Specialist, and can it be extended?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. You can extend it for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum in most cases. Extensions beyond six years are only available through certain employment-based green card pathways. Planning your green card timeline before you reach the five-year mark is advisable given priority date backlogs.
What happens to my H-1B if I move to a different clinic or facility within the same employer?
Each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer transfers you to a location not covered by your existing LCA, they must file and receive certification for that new worksite before you begin working there. This applies even when the employer is the same legal entity, so notify HR in advance of any location change.
How is the prevailing wage determined for an Exercise Specialist H-1B petition?
DOL determines prevailing wage using the specific SOC code assigned to the Exercise Specialist occupation and the geographic location of the worksite. Your employer submits this information through the OFLC Wage Search to identify the required wage level, then certifies that your offered compensation meets or exceeds it in the LCA. Wage levels vary significantly by metro area, so location affects both the LCA and your offer.