Exercise Physiologist

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to deliver medically prescribed therapy for cardiac rehab patients, adhering to ACSM/AACVPR guidelines and monitoring vital signs during sessions.

Responsibilities include progressing exercise plans, communicating with the rehab team, and ensuring licensure requirements (BLS, ACLS) are met within stated timelines. Join a mission-driven program focused on whole-person care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Exercise Physiology/Health Science/Kinesiology/Sports Medicine)
• BLS Certification; ACLS within 6 months of start date
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; solid computer skills (Microsoft)
• EKG Interpretation training completed within first 6 months

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed exercise therapy per ACSM/AACVPR guidelines
• Monitor patient vitals and assess clinical status during rehab sessions
• Coordinate with cardiac rehab team to adjust exercise progression as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

EKG interpretation

Education

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

MS in Exercise Physiology or Health Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

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.