Exercise Physiologist - PRN

OSF HealthCare•Evergreen Park, IL

17d

About The Position

Provides medically prescribed exercise therapy for patients with multiple system disease states, based on assessment of the patient's clinical status and guidelines provided by ACSM and AACVPR. Interprets exercise program data and directs patient activity and exercise through ongoing monitoring and evaluation of clinical status, including heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, blood sugar, peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, and/or rated perceived exertion. Recommends exercise and activity progression and maintains ongoing communication with cardiac rehabilitation team members. This is a PRN hourly position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Kinesiology, or Sports Medicine.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification, to be completed within the first 6 months.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
EKG interpretation skills; completion of OSF EKG Interpretation training is required within the first 6 months.

Nice To Haves

M.S. in Exercise Physiology or Health Science.
One year of experience as an Exercise Physiologist in a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation setting.
Experience with cardiac and pulmonary patient management.

Responsibilities

Provide medically prescribed exercise therapy for patients with multiple system disease states.
Assess patients' clinical status and follow guidelines provided by ACSM and AACVPR.
Interpret patients' exercise program data and direct their activity and exercise.
Monitor and evaluate patients' clinical status, including heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, blood sugar, peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, and/or rated perceived exertion.
Recommend exercise and activity progression.
Maintain ongoing communication with cardiac rehabilitation team members.