Cardiac Rehab Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Part Time

Mercy Health System; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation at the Freeport Hospital. The role is part-time (24 hours/week), onsite in Freeport, IL, and involves assessments, exercise sessions, program development, and education to improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology with strong interpersonal skills, and may have a Master’s in the field. Certification within 3 years if no Master’s, current BLS, and ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Certification through ACSM or AACVPR required within 3 years if no Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and monitor exercise sessions.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
• Lead exercise testing, prescribe exercise, and document progress.
• Coordinate care and educate patients in cardiac rehabilitation and related programs.
• Maintain infection control and safe exercise environments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to support cardiac rehabilitation at the Freeport Hospital. The role is part-time (24 hours/week), onsite in Freeport, IL, and involves assessments, exercise sessions, program development, and education to improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology with strong interpersonal skills, and may have a Master’s in the field. Certification within 3 years if no Master’s, current BLS, and ACLS preferred.