Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

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

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to interpret stress test data and create individualized exercise prescriptions. You will plan and implement treatment programs based on patient evaluation and modify plans as needed for cardiac symptoms or exercise intolerance.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to determine program eligibility and progression, educate patients on exercise and risk factor reduction, and monitor outpatient rehabilitation groups while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology.
• No experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months.
• Good communication and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Interpret stress test data to prescribe exercise programs.
• Coordinate rehabilitation plans with physicians and nurses.
• Educate patients on exercise, risk factors, and home programs.
• Supervise outpatient rehabilitation groups and assist in emergencies.
• Mentor staff pursuing ACSM certification.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to interpret stress test data and create individualized exercise prescriptions. You will plan and implement treatment programs based on patient evaluation and modify plans as needed for cardiac symptoms or exercise intolerance.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to determine program eligibility and progression, educate patients on exercise and risk factor reduction, and monitor outpatient rehabilitation groups while supporting