Exercise Physiologist Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

9d

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist is a competent, licensed clinical professional who provides care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients in the Phase II outpatient setting. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The Exercise Physiologist interacts with patients, significant others, physicians, and other health team members while providing care within the scope of their training. The position performs physician-ordered stress tests and other cardiology procedures, including EKG, Event Monitor, and Holter Monitor procedures.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays. The role also includes patient screening and assessment, communicating patient status and critical results, supporting patient education and safe care, documenting care, coordinating with the healthcare team, and maintaining knowledge of cardiac diagnostic testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of stress testing experience.
• Master’s degree in Exercise Science Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Use organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manage the work schedule efficiently and complete tasks and assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement; participate in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, and improve and grow services.
• Perform stress test procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Perform 12-lead EKG, EKG rhythm strip, signal average EKG, Holter, and Event Monitor testing.
• Interpret 12-lead EKGs.
• Perform patient screening and assessment within the scope of the position.
• Communicate patient status and critical results to the supervising or interpreting physician.
• Provide patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Identify patient learning needs, abilities, preferences, readiness, support systems, coping mechanisms, and barriers to learning.
• Make referrals for follow-up as appropriate and as evidenced by chart review.
• Explain procedures, therapies, and treatments to patients and families; evaluate and document their response to teaching; use appropriate resources to provide education.
• Maintain documentation that is timely, accurate, current, complete, and legible and meets applicable standards and policies.
• Collaborate with physicians and the team to review and evaluate the plan of care.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members, demonstrating respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare team members and other departments to plan, deliver, and evaluate care.
• Maintain current knowledge of cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Foster learning experiences for nursing students, float pool staff, and new team members.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities and share knowledge from continuing education programs with coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time