Exercise Physiologist - PRN

OSF HealthCare; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is hiring an Exercise Physiologist to deliver medically prescribed exercise therapy for patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions. You will monitor patient status and adjust programs under ACSM and AACVPR guidelines, collaborating with the cardiac rehab team to ensure safe progression and outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, BLS, and ACLS within six months, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Kinesiology or Sports Medicine.
• BLS Certification; ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; solid Microsoft software proficiency.
• EKG Interpretation training completion within 6 months as required by OSF.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed exercise therapy per ACSM/AACVPR guidelines.
• Monitor patient status using heart rate, BP, SpO2, and RPE; adjust exercise accordingly.
• Collaborate with cardiac rehab team to plan progression and document outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

EKG interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

M.S. in Exercise Physiology

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $26.65 - $31.36/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.