OSF HealthCare

Integrated health system operating hospitals

Exercise Physiologist

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeDixon, IL, USA$24.17 - $28.43 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Kinesiology, or Sports Medicine is required.
BLS certification is required.
ACLS certification must be completed within the first six months.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software, are required.
EKG interpretation skills are required; EKG interpretation training through OSF must be completed within the first six months.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail, are required.

Responsibilities

Provide medically prescribed exercise therapy for patients with multiple system disease states, based on assessment of their clinical status and guidelines provided by ACSM and AACVPR.
Interpret patient exercise-program data and direct 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 rated perceived exertion as applicable.
Recommend progression of exercise and activity.
Maintain ongoing communication with cardiac rehabilitation team members.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Exercise Physiology or Health Science is preferred.
One year of experience as an Exercise Physiologist in a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Experience with cardiac and pulmonary patient management is preferred.

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Expected pay for this position is $24.17 - $28.43/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.

About the Company

OSF HealthCare

Integrated health system operating hospitals

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system that runs hospitals, clinics, home health and hospice services, nursing education, and digital health offerings. It operates 18 inpatient facilities with 2,141 beds, including the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, and OSF OnCall for remote and hospital-at-home care. The organization also manages nursing schools, charitable activities through OSF HealthCare Foundation, and health-care businesses under Pointcore, while driving innovation and investment via OSF Innovation and OSF Ventures. Its goal is to improve community health by coordinating care across inpatient, outpatient, and digital platforms, while supporting Mission Partners and expanding access to care.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Peoria, IL
Founded: 1877

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