Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an Exercise Physiologist to interpret stress-test data, develop personalized exercise prescriptions, and collaborate with physicians on patient progression and education. The role includes coordinating rehab education, promoting referrals, and supporting cardiac rehabilitation groups within the hospital.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, no experience required, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology.
• No experience required.
• Must make independent decisions in complex clinical situations.
• Good communication and effective teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physiological data from stress tests to determine exercise prescriptions.
• Plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on patient evaluation.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine program eligibility and progression.
• Develop and present a coordinated health education program for patients.
• Promote referrals to rehabilitation by working with physicians and nurses.
• Place electrodes for cardiac monitors and tests.
• Counsel patients on home activity and exercise programs and equipment.
• Assist in monitoring outpatient cardiac rehabilitation exercise groups.
• Mentor staff for ACSM certification and participate as hospital consultant in exercise physiology.
• Perform patient positioning and moving duties with proper technique.
• Ensure age-appropriate care by applying growth and development knowledge.

Skills

Independent decision making

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology

Job description

Advocate Health seeks an Exercise Physiologist to interpret stress-test data, develop personalized exercise prescriptions, and collaborate with physicians on patient progression and education. The role includes coordinating rehab education, promoting referrals, and supporting cardiac rehabilitation groups within the hospital.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, no experience required, and strong communication and teamwork.