Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Ph.D. Exercise Physiologist will serve as a key clinical, academic, and strategic leader within Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic. This role is designed to support rapid programmatic growth and expansion of cardiopulmonary services, including preventive cardiology, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. The incumbent will not only provide clinical and academic expertise but will also lead the development, scaling, and integration of innovative, physiology-driven care models in Florida and across the enterprise. This position offers a clear leadership trajectory, with opportunities to build and oversee teams, develop new clinical programs, and drive institutional and national innovation in exercise-based cardiovascular care.

Primary clinical and leadership responsibilities may include:

• Preventive Cardiology & Integrated Exercise Physiology Services (Program Growth Lead)

• CPET Laboratory Leadership: Provide expert interpretation of CPET and exercise ECGs; direct testing operations, including protocol selection and advanced physiologic assessments

• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Leadership: Provide leadership within a rapidly expanding CR/PR program, aligned with increasing referral volumes and new clinical indications

• Program Development, Innovation & Strategic Growth:

Serve as a key architect of program growth, aligned with projected 3–5-year expansion plans

• Education & Mentorship: Develop and lead formal training programs in CPET and clinical exercise physiology

• Research Leadership & Program Building:

Serve as a leader in clinical and translational research programs in exercise/clinical and human physiology

• Develop and lead externally funded research programs (NIH, AHA, PCORI, industry)

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Human Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field required.

ACSM certification (e.g., CEP) preferred within one year of hire (optional).

Exemption Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Variable

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Claudia Panichelli