Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist

About the Team

Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation team at Lee Health is a multidisciplinary group of experts dedicated to helping patients with chronic lung conditions improve breathing, endurance, and quality of life. The team includes respiratory therapists, physical therapists, exercise specialists, and clinical educators, all working closely with physicians to create individualized care plans. Together, we provide supervised exercise, breathing techniques, education on lung health, and strategies to manage chronic lung disease, supporting patients and their families every step of the way.

About the Role

As a Pulmonary Rehab Exercise Physiologist, you will be the driving force behind delivering and documenting care for Pulmonary Rehab Phase II and Phase III outpatients. Your day will involve assessing patient needs and diagnoses, planning and implementing tailored interventions, and evaluating outcomes to ensure patients achieve their personal health goals. You will direct and coordinate care based on established practice standards outlined by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, demonstrating proficiency in core competencies.

In this collaborative environment, you will apply your knowledge of guidelines, standards, and reimbursement to support high-quality care. You will work alongside other professional disciplines to ensure efficient, effective care delivery, contributing to Lee Health's mission by applying an understanding of patients' age, cultural diversity, and individual needs. You will also actively support quality improvement and customer service initiatives, using performance improvement techniques to enhance patient care and outcomes.

About Lee Health

Lee Health is one of Florida's largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals. Our system includes four acute care hospitals, Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees and 950+ primary and specialty care providers, we serve over two million patient contacts each year.

We are guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion, and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values every day—Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education—by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Hiring Process

We are committed to making your journey with us as smooth as possible. For eligible candidates, we offer expense-paid on-site interviews to ensure you can meet the team and experience our culture firsthand. We welcome compassionate and dedicated professionals who thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where they will feel valued, respected, and supported.

Equal Opportunity

Lee Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong.