Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab - Part Time

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join a multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, monitor exercise sessions, develop and modify treatment plans, and provide education to support behavior change.

The role includes managing a patient caseload, documenting progress, coordinating care, and collaborating with referring providers. ACLS is preferred; BLS is required; certification within 3 years if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• Certification through ACSM or AACVPR required within 3 years if no Master's.
• Current BLS certification. ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients: biometric data, EKG, history review, meds reconciliation.
• Conduct submaximal and tolerance testing; evaluate strength and flexibility.
• Develop and modify treatment plans; lead exercise sessions.
• Educate patients and support behavior change strategies; set goals.
• Document clinical status and progress; report to providers and director.
• Maintain safe environment and participate in infection control.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assessment

Exercise prescription

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist works as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patients through cardiac rehabilitation by conducting assessments, monitoring exercise sessions, developing treatment plans, and providing patient education. The position also includes managing a patient caseload, documenting progress, coordinating care, and modifying treatment plans based on clinical outcomes. Depending on department needs, the role may also support wellness, fitness, occupational health, and community-based programs.

Schedule

24 hours/week, 8am-4:30pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Shift

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient assessment/monitoring: biometric data, EKG, medical record/patient history review, medication reconciliation, signs and symptoms, exercise tolerance, mental health status, quality of life, dietary habits.
• Exercise testing: submaximal and exercise tolerance testing, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility.
• Exercise prescription and treatment plan development. Treatment plan/exercise implementation. Identifies needed exercise modifications. Makes changes to the treatment plan per the changing needs of the patient.
• Exercise training and leadership: communicates proper execution of the exercise and use of equipment, communicates safety strategies.
• Education and behavior change: identifies educational needs, communicates health information, facilitates attendance to group education classes, patient goal setting and engagement, uses strategies like motivational interviewing and active listening to facilitate successful behavior change.
• Documentation: documents and report patient's clinical status and response to exercise training in the medical record. Completes regular progress reporting to referring providers and medical director.
• Environment: maintains safe environment by participating in infection control procedures and reporting any equipment malfunctions or environmental concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Scheduling/Referral Work Que Management: reaches out to patients in a timely manner to talk with them about the program and scheduling for the first appointment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

If no Master's Degree, Certification through ACSM (Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or AACVPR (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate) required within 3 years.
Current BLS certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpretive/analytical skills. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Organizational skills. Windows software knowledge (Office).

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work is performed according to specific policies and procedures and guidelines, but the incumbent must be able to make some clinical decisions independently.

PAY RANGE

$23.18 - $36.91

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women