Exercise Physiologist

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift pay

Annual increases based on performance

Career pathways for growth

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Arlington Heights is seeking an Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Diagnostics to support cardiac stress testing, monitor patient responses, and document findings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a full-time schedule with day shifts, some on-call rotations, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading integrated health system. This position requires CPR/BLS certification with ACLS within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required; Master's preferred.
• Certification: CPR/BLS required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: 1 year as Exercise Physiologist or internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cardiac stress testing, including patient preparation and exercise monitoring.
• Monitor vital signs and patient tolerance during testing and report changes.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe patient care and accurate testing documentation.

Skills

Cardiac stress testing

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $27.14 - $40.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Diagnostics

Position Highlights:

• Position: Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Diagnostics

• Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, 40 hours per week

• Hours: Day Shift, 7:30 am-4:00 pm

• On-Call: Rotating weekend call (1-2 times per month)

• Required Travel: Floating to Schaumburg or 1632 location as needed

• Holidays: No

What you will do:

• Assist with cardiac stress testing, including patient preparation, exercise monitoring and assessment of patient responses.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms and patient tolerance during cardiac diagnostic testing, communicating changes to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide safe patient care and maintain accurate documentation of testing procedures.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required. Master's degree preferred.
• Certification: Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: 1 year of experience as Exercise Physiologist or previous internship highly preferred

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.