EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance

Job summary

Insight Health Systems is seeking an Exercise Physiologist in Chicago, IL. This role involves coordinating patient activities in outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, evaluating and educating patients, and providing expertise in exercise physiology. A Master’s degree in exercise physiology is preferred, along with ACSM certification and CPR. Benefits include paid sick and vacation time, health, vision, and dental benefits after 30 days. Join us in providing quality care while promoting a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in exercise physiology (Master of Science in Movement Sciences) preferred, clinical exercise physiology required.
• One to three years of cardiac rehabilitation or exercise testing experience is preferred.
• ACSM certification is required, or certification from a similar organization.
• Current CPR is required.
• ACLS certification eligibility required.
• Completed internship in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation required.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and the effects of medications with exercise is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of patients in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Perform family/patient education and risk factor identification.
• Report patient’s progress/problems to the appropriate physician.
• Provide expertise in exercise physiology and exercise equipment to patients and staff.
• Assist in continuous quality improvement by completing necessary audits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of emergency equipment use

Familiarity with exercise equipment

Knowledge of basic EKGs and arrhythmia interpretation

Ability to function in a stressful environment

Education

Master’s Degree in exercise physiology

Clinical exercise physiology certification

Job description

Short Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Exercise Physiologist is responsible for coordinating the activities of patients in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, clinical exercise programs, and employee fitness programs. The Exercise Physiologist will also be responsible for evaluating, educating, and referring inpatients to outpatient programs when the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation nurse is unavailable. In addition, the Exercise Physiologist provides expertise in exercise physiology, exercise equipment use, and fitness program design. These duties are performed in a highly confidential manner following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are expected to provide high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable to the manager of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and wellness program and the coordinator of the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Recruits and schedules new patients, and assists with orienting the patients to all phases of the cardiopulmonary programs.
• Performs and documents family/patient education, risk factor identification, monitoring phase II and III exercise sessions, phase I education and evaluations when needed, and dietary counseling.
• Reports patient’s progress/problems to the appropriate physician.
• Recognizes electrocardiographic abnormalities and informs the RN who then will appropriately respond and report this information to the appropriate personnel.
• Meets with the medical director to review and discuss patient progress and patient exercise prescriptions, and to discuss any patient concerns or problems.
• Functions as a liaison with physicians.
• Responsible for knowing how to operate emergency equipment, and having it immediately available during exercise sessions.
• Provides expertise and information in the area of exercise physiology and exercise equipment to patients and staff.
• Provides for patient safety; monitors equipment and notifies the appropriate person of all broken or unsafe equipment.
• Assists in continuous quality improvement by completing necessary audits and providing findings to the manager.
• Assists the coordinator of the pulmonary rehabilitation program during pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Assists in performing heart screens and fitness testing for the community and public service agencies as applicable.
• Responsible for overseeing the clinical exercise programs and the employee fitness program.
• Responsible for overseeing and advising exercise physiology interns who complete their internships in our department.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies.
• Serves as a role model of cardiovascular health.
• Alteration of schedule or work assignments in response to workload and/or staffing situations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in exercise physiology (Master of Science in Movement Sciences) preferred, clinical exercise physiology required.
• One to three years of cardiac rehabilitation or exercise testing experience is preferred.
• ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certification is required, or certification from a similar organization.
• Current CPR is required.
• ACLS certification eligible required.
• Must have completed an internship in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with exercise equipment and exercise training and prescription required.
• Knowledge of emergency equipment use is required.
• Knowledge of basic EKGs and arrhythmia interpretation is required.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and the effects of medications with exercise is required.
• Must be able to function in a stressful environment required.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal‑opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!