Exercise Physiologist

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (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 in cardiac and pulmonary rehab, following ACSM and AACVPR guidelines. This role supports both inpatient and outpatient rehab programs and collaborates with the rehab team to monitor, educate, and progress patients safely.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology/Health Science/Kinesiology/Sports Medicine; BLS; ACLS within six months; strong communication and

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Kinesiology or Sports Medicine.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS; ACLS (within 6 months).
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication, solid computer skills, analytical and detail oriented, EKG interpretation training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed exercise therapy for cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.
• Interpret patient exercise data and direct activity with ongoing monitoring of vitals and status.
• Recommend progression and maintain communication with the rehab team.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical and problem solving

EKG interpretation skills

Education

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

M.S. in Exercise Physiology or Health Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

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. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

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.

This role supports both inpatient and outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, providing exercise monitoring, patient education, early ambulation, and chronic disease management for individuals recovering from cardiac and pulmonary conditions. The position plays a vital role in helping patients improve their health outcomes through safe, evidence-based rehabilitation services while working as part of a collaborative care team.

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)

Education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.