Clinical Exercise Physiologist Jobs for OPT Students
Clinical Exercise Physiologist jobs on OPT are available at hospitals, cardiac rehab centers, and university wellness programs. Most roles require ACSM-CEP or RCEP certification alongside your exercise science degree. With 12 months of OPT authorization, and up to 36 months on STEM OPT, you have real runway to build clinical experience and pursue H-1B sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
This is a full-time, day shift position at McConnell Heart Health Center and some shifts at the Westerville Medical Campus. Master's degree is required.
JOB SUMMARY
Part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team providing direct patient care for individuals enrolled in cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET Rehab.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree - Exercise Physiology or related field
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- ACLS – Advanced Life Support
- Years of experience = 2 years
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Experience in cardiac, pulmonary and/or SET for PAD Rehab including an internship in cardiopulmonary rehab. The position functions in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team to provide direct clinical management of patients referred to a cardiopulmonary rehab setting. Work requires a high level of problem-solving skills, analysis and interpretation of clinical problems related to cardiac disease, pulmonary disease and/or peripheral arterial disease. Position requires excellent communication skills (verbal and written), active listening skills, problem solving, independent decision making and managing stressful situations. Individuals in this position are required to respond to emergency situations appropriately. Clinical care is documented in the medical record in the form of individualized treatment plans, creation of exercise prescriptions and general health care coordination.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- ASCM or AACVPR certification
- Experience with Cardiac stress testing
Responsibilities And Duties:
- Completes intake evaluation including clinical assessment, exercise tolerance test (stress test or 6 minute walk test), testing evaluation, documentation and billing
- Develops exercise prescription & progression for patients in all 3 programs
- Case management of patients enrolled in Cardiac, pulmonary and/or PAD SET Rehab. Includes completion and ongoing monitoring of the individualized treatment plan, referral & consultation with dietitian and stress management, smoking cessation as needed, etc. Includes communication with Medical Director and/or referring physician. All documentation completed in CareConnect
- Circulation during exercise classes & CareConnect documentation of exercise, progression, vitals & other pertinent information
- Ability to develop exercise prescriptions to teach and demonstrate strength based exercises, including hand weights, body weight and stretching to progress patients in cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET rehab.
- Specialized knowledge related to billing for monitored/non monitored cardiac rehab; pulmonary rehab & PAD SET
- Understanding, monitoring and troubleshooting continuous cardiac monitoring
- May provide inpatient Cardiac Rehab teaching in the hospital (Phase I)
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree (Required) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Additional Job Description:
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department
Cardiac Rehab Mcconnell
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
This is a full-time, day shift position at McConnell Heart Health Center and some shifts at the Westerville Medical Campus. Master's degree is required.
JOB SUMMARY
Part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team providing direct patient care for individuals enrolled in cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET Rehab.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree - Exercise Physiology or related field
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- ACLS – Advanced Life Support
- Years of experience = 2 years
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Experience in cardiac, pulmonary and/or SET for PAD Rehab including an internship in cardiopulmonary rehab. The position functions in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team to provide direct clinical management of patients referred to a cardiopulmonary rehab setting. Work requires a high level of problem-solving skills, analysis and interpretation of clinical problems related to cardiac disease, pulmonary disease and/or peripheral arterial disease. Position requires excellent communication skills (verbal and written), active listening skills, problem solving, independent decision making and managing stressful situations. Individuals in this position are required to respond to emergency situations appropriately. Clinical care is documented in the medical record in the form of individualized treatment plans, creation of exercise prescriptions and general health care coordination.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- ASCM or AACVPR certification
- Experience with Cardiac stress testing
Responsibilities And Duties:
- Completes intake evaluation including clinical assessment, exercise tolerance test (stress test or 6 minute walk test), testing evaluation, documentation and billing
- Develops exercise prescription & progression for patients in all 3 programs
- Case management of patients enrolled in Cardiac, pulmonary and/or PAD SET Rehab. Includes completion and ongoing monitoring of the individualized treatment plan, referral & consultation with dietitian and stress management, smoking cessation as needed, etc. Includes communication with Medical Director and/or referring physician. All documentation completed in CareConnect
- Circulation during exercise classes & CareConnect documentation of exercise, progression, vitals & other pertinent information
- Ability to develop exercise prescriptions to teach and demonstrate strength based exercises, including hand weights, body weight and stretching to progress patients in cardiac, pulmonary and PAD SET rehab.
- Specialized knowledge related to billing for monitored/non monitored cardiac rehab; pulmonary rehab & PAD SET
- Understanding, monitoring and troubleshooting continuous cardiac monitoring
- May provide inpatient Cardiac Rehab teaching in the hospital (Phase I)
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree (Required) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Additional Job Description:
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department
Cardiac Rehab Mcconnell
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Target hospital systems and large health networks
Large hospital systems like academic medical centers and integrated health networks are more likely to have HR infrastructure for sponsoring work visas. Smaller outpatient clinics rarely have experience navigating H-1B petitions for allied health roles.
Get your ACSM-CEP certification before you graduate
The ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist credential signals clinical readiness and satisfies many job postings' licensure requirements. Employers are more willing to invest in sponsorship when you arrive credentialed, not when they have to wait for you to test.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in interviews
Tell employers upfront how much OPT time you have remaining and whether you qualify for STEM OPT extension. Hiring managers in clinical settings appreciate transparency so they can plan sponsorship timelines around your authorization window.
Prioritize roles tied to a specific STEM CIP code
Exercise physiology and kinesiology programs frequently qualify for STEM OPT under approved CIP codes. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can confidently tell employers you're eligible for 24 additional months of work authorization.
Seek out roles in cardiac rehab and pulmonary programs
Cardiac and pulmonary rehab positions sit inside hospital billing structures, making H-1B sponsorship more straightforward than community wellness roles. These departments also have documented specialty occupation precedent, which strengthens your eventual H-1B petition.
Connect with exercise physiologists who navigated sponsorship
Professionals in your field who have gone through H-1B sponsorship can tell you which employers followed through and which ones stalled. Those firsthand accounts are more reliable than job postings and can save you from pursuing dead ends.
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Does a Clinical Exercise Physiologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Clinical Exercise Physiologist positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a closely related field. Roles embedded in hospital-based cardiac rehab or clinical research settings have the strongest precedent. Positions at general wellness centers may face more scrutiny, so the clinical setting matters when building your H-1B case.
Can I work as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist on OPT without ACSM certification?
You can begin applying on OPT without the ACSM-CEP, but most hospital and clinical employers list it as a required or preferred credential. Some employers will hire a candidate who is certification-eligible and set a target date, but that flexibility is less common at large health systems. Sitting for the exam before your job search puts you in a significantly stronger position.
Where can I find Clinical Exercise Physiologist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students on OPT and filters roles by visa sponsorship compatibility, so you are not sorting through listings that will not consider work-authorized candidates. Browsing on Migrate Mate saves time and surfaces employers who have actively hired international candidates in clinical and exercise physiology roles before.
Does my exercise science degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the specific CIP code your program was classified under at your institution. Exercise Physiology (CIP 31.0505) and Kinesiology (CIP 31.0505 and related codes) frequently appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, but you must verify with your DSO. If your degree qualifies, you can apply for a 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT authorization.
What happens to my OPT status if a clinical employer puts my start date on hold?
Your OPT clock runs from your authorized start date regardless of whether you are actively working. A delayed start does not pause your authorization period. If you are in a gap between positions, you are permitted up to 90 days of unemployment on standard OPT, or 150 days total if you have an approved STEM OPT extension. Contact your DSO immediately if a start date shifts significantly.
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