Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks an Exercise Physiologist for cardiac rehabilitation. The role involves interpreting stress test data, designing individualized exercise prescriptions, and coordinating with physicians on patient progression.

Requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, no prior experience, and a BLS cert upon hire. This on-site position partners with a multidisciplinary cardiac care team to support risk-factor reduction and patient education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology required.
• No experience required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months if required by department.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs. and frequent movement.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physiological data from stress tests to tailor exercise prescription.
• Plans and implements treatment programs based on patient evaluation.
• Collaborates with physicians to determine program eligibility and progression.
• Promotes referral to rehabilitation program through relationships with physicians and nurses.
• Assists in monitoring outpatient cardiac rehabilitation exercise groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks an Exercise Physiologist for cardiac rehabilitation. The role involves interpreting stress test data, designing individualized exercise prescriptions, and coordinating with physicians on patient progression.

Requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, no prior experience, and a BLS cert upon hire. This on-site position partners with a multidisciplinary cardiac care team to support risk-factor reduction and patient education.