Exercise Physiologist

OSF HealthCare • Rockford, IL

23h

About The Position

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. The role involves interpreting the patient's exercise program data and directing 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. The Exercise Physiologist also recommends exercise/activity progression and maintains on-going communication with the cardiac rehab team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, B.S. Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Kinesiology or Sports Medicine
• BLS Certified
• ACLS Certification (Completion required within the first 6 months)
• 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)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees