Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Trinity Health; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

403B with Employer Match

On Site Fitness Center

Childcare discount

Referral rewards

Strong team culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, a trusted member of Trinity Health, operates in Chicago's western suburbs and surrounding communities. The Cardiac Rehab team delivers essential non-invasive diagnostics and rehabilitation services with a focus on compassionate care.

The Exercise Specialist role helps supervise stress tests and related procedures, supporting patients through cardiac rehabilitation in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree focusing on clinical patient care.
• 1–2 years of experience with cardiac stress tests and cardiac rehabilitation.
• Master’s Degree for Physiologist role required.
• ACLS within six months; CPR certification required.
• ACSM certification: Stress Testing or Clinical Exercise Physiol ist (required for Cardiac Rehabilitation).

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operational flow of stress labs and procedure assignments.
• Independently supervise patients during non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures and rehab activities.

Skills

Patient care

Cardiac tests

Education

Bachelor’s Degree focusing on clinical patient care

Master’s Degree for Physiologist role

Exercise Physiology / Exercise Science / Kinesiology

ACLS certification within six months

ACSM certification: Stress Testing / Clinical Exercise Specialist / Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Job description

Employment Type:

Registry

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Employment Type:

Registry

Shift:

Day Shift

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system includingLoyola University Medical Center,Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, andMacNeal Hospital.

If you are a CARDIAC REHAB EXERCISE SPECIALIST who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What you’ll do:

The Exercise Specialist assists with the daily operational flow of the stress labs and procedureassignments. This role independently supervises patients undergoing a variety of non-invasive cardiacdiagnostic procedures including exercise stress echocardiograms, oxygen consumption, and non-imagingtreadmill stress tests, along with assessing clients entering cardiac rehabilitation outpatient phases.

We offer our Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialists/Physiologists:

• DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
• 403B with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What you’ll need for this job:

• Bachelor’s Degree focusing on clinical patient care
• Master’s Degree for Physiologist role required
• Specify Degree(s): Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology
• 1-2 years of previous job‑related experience with direct patient care performing cardiac stress tests/cardiac rehabilitation
• Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job‑related experience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within six months of hire; Certification or Registration from the American College of Sports Medicine in one of the following within 90 days of hire: Exercise Test Technologist (Stress Testing), Clinical Exercise Specialist (Stress Testing), or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (required for Cardiac Rehabilitation)

Our Promise to You:

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Pay Range: $22.07 - 34.21 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.