Exercise Physiologist

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to deliver medically prescribed exercise therapy for patients with cardiac and pulmonary rehab needs. The role emphasizes monitoring clinical status and guiding program progression while collaborating with the rehab team.

Responsibilities include interpreting exercise data, maintaining ongoing communication with team members, and ensuring adherence to guidelines from ACSM and AACVPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Kinesiology or Sports Medicine.
• Licensed or BLS/ACLS certification as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed exercise therapy for patients per guidelines.
• Monitor patient status using heart rate, blood pressure, SpO2 and RPE; adjust program as needed.
• Coordinate with the cardiac rehab team and communicate progress and changes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

EKG interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology/Health Science/Kinesiology/Sports Medicine

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $23.58 - $27.75/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides medically prescribed exercise therapy for patients demonstrating multiple system disease states determined through assessment of patient's clinical status and based on guidelines provided by ACSM and AACVPR. Interprets the patient's exercise program data and directs patient's activity/exercise by ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the patient's clinical status through assessment of heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, blood sugar, peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, and/or rated perceived exertion. Recommends exercise/activity progression and maintains on-going communication with the cardiac rehab team members.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, B.S. Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Kinesiology or Sports Medicine

Licensure/ Certification:

• BLS Certified
• ACLS Certification (Completion required within the first 6 months)

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• EKG Interpretation Skills (Completion of EKG Interpretation training through OSF required withing 1st 6 months)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• M.S. Exercise Physiology or Health Science

Experience:

• 1 year experience as an Exercise Physiologist in a Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab setting.
• Experience with cardiac and pulmonary patient management

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.