Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Pulmonary Rehab - Part Time

Javon Bea Hospital; Rockton Township (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to manage patient intake scheduling, orientation, assessment, and treatment plan development. The role acts as a case manager, ensuring timely progress reporting and effective communication with clinical staff.

Strong assessment, testing, and education skills are essential. Responsibilities include exercise prescription, plan implementation, documentation, and ongoing adjustments to plans based on patient needs.

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; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and monitoring including biometrics, EKG, history review, and medication reconciliation.
• Perform exercise testing: submaximal tests, tolerance measures, strength, endurance, flexibility.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Modify treatment plans as patient needs change and communicate with the care team.
• Lead exercise sessions, ensure proper technique and safety, and educate patients.
• Facilitate education sessions and support behavior change using motivational interviewing.
• Document clinical status and response to exercise in medical records; report progress to providers.
• Maintain infection control and safe environment; address equipment or environmental issues.
• Coordinate scheduling and referrals for first appointments and ongoing care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Office software (Windows)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology (preferred)

Tools

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for timely referral follow-up and intake scheduling. They are responsible for new patient orientation and assessment and subsequent treatment plan development. They also serve as a case manager for a group of patients and is responsible for the application of the treatment plan, treatment plan modifications, timely progress reporting, appropriate and timely communication with other clinical staff or providers, outcome tracking, and post program assessment and discharge planning.

SCHEDULE

7am-5:30pm, Tuesdays and 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

EMPLOYER INFORMATION & BENEFITS

Mercuryhealth 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.

Mercuryhealth 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

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.

Mercuryhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to 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.

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth’s specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.