Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a qualified Exercise Physiologist to plan and deliver individualized cardiac rehabilitation programs. You will interpret stress test data, develop exercise prescriptions, educate patients on risk factor reduction, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, BLS certification within 6 months, and strong communication and teamwork

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology required.
• No prior experience required.
• Must obtain BLS for Healthcare Providers within 6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Interprets physiological data from stress tests to tailor exercise prescriptions.
• Plans and implements treatment programs based on patient evaluation.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to determine program eligibility and progression.
• Educates patients on exercise and risk factor reduction.
• Mentors staff pursuing ACSM certification as appropriate.
• Maintains patient safety and supports age-appropriate care.

Conocimientos

Exercise physiology

Cardiac rehabilitation

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

Descripción del empleo

Advocate Health in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a qualified Exercise Physiologist to plan and deliver individualized cardiac rehabilitation programs. You will interpret stress test data, develop exercise prescriptions, educate patients on risk factor reduction, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, BLS certification within 6 months, and strong communication and teamwork