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Exercise Physiologist - Work Well - Hattiesburg

CHS (Community Health Systems)Hattiesburg, MSFull timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night
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About the job

Why Join Us?

  • Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
  • Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
  • Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
  • Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
  • We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement
  • Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
  • Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
  • A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact!

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JOB SUMMARY

The Exercise Physiologist (EP) at Work Well plays a versatile, dual-role supporting occupational health, pre-employment screenings, and patient clinical care. Combining exercise science expertise with hands-on medical assisting and corporate wellness outreach, the EP is responsible for conducting pre-placement physical testing, rooming patients, performing diagnostic screenings (EKG stress tests, pulmonary and respirator fit testing), and assisting providers with orthopedic fittings.

Additionally, this position drives community and corporate engagement by conducting on-site ergonomic and safe-lifting assessments at local industrial sites to promote injury prevention and expand Work Well’s employer services. Mobile clinic travel for off-site employer physicals is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Pre-Employment & Diagnostic Screening: Administers pre-work physical testing, pulmonary function tests (PFT), respirator fit tests (RFT), cardiac stress testing with EKG monitoring, and urine/breath alcohol drug screenings in accordance with occupational health standards.
  • Clinical & Medical Assisting Support: Rooms patients, measures and records vital signs, obtains medical histories, and documents clinical data accurately within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Orthopedic & DME Care: Collaborates directly with healthcare providers to fit patients with orthopedic braces, splints, crutches, and other assistive devices.
  • Employer Outreach & Ergonomics: Conducts site visits to local industrial facilities and factories to evaluate work practices, deliver safe lifting/body mechanics education, and support business development initiatives for Work Well services.
  • Mobile Clinic Operations: Travels offsite via the Work Well mobile clinic to conduct on-site physicals, health screenings, and occupational testing for client companies.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Monitors physiological responses during stress testing and maintains readiness to assist in medical emergencies within the clinic or mobile environment using Advanced Cardiac Life Support protocols.
  • Compliance & Administration: Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and drug testing chain-of-custody protocols, maintaining accurate electronic health records and documentation.
  • General Duties: Maintains regular and reliable attendance, complies with all organizational policies, and performs other clinic duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field required.

Certifications & Licenses

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (or must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe post-hire).
  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) or Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS) preferred.
  • Certified DOT Urine Drug Screen Collector and Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) certifications preferred (training provided as needed).

Experience

  • 0–3 years of experience in occupational medicine, cardiac stress testing/EKG interpretation, or clinical outpatient care preferred.
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Diagnostic Competency: Proficiency in performing and interpreting telemetry/EKG during stress testing, as well as administering PFTs, RFTs, and toxicology screenings.
  • Clinical Versatility: Comfortable working in a hybrid capacity that combines clinical medical assisting, patient triage, and occupational health testing.
  • Ergonomics & Outreach: Solid knowledge of biomechanics and injury prevention strategies to deliver effective safe-lifting presentations and workplace assessments.
  • Communication & Business Development: Strong interpersonal skills to represent Work Well professionally during client site visits and mobile health events.
  • Adaptability & Mobility: Flexibility to travel to local employer sites and operate within a mobile clinic setting.
  • Organization: Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple diagnostic tests, patient rooming, and off-site assignments efficiently.

From CHS (Community Health Systems)'s job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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