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Mercyhealth

Integrated health system delivering coordinated care

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$23.18 - $36.91

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field is required.
  • If the employee does not have a Master's degree, certification through the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation as a Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate is required within three years.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Interpretive and analytical skills are required.
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Organizational skills are required.
  • Knowledge of Windows software, including Office, is required.
  • The incumbent must be able to make some clinical decisions independently.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments, including biometric data, electrocardiograms, medical record and patient history review, medication reconciliation, signs and symptoms, exercise tolerance, mental health status, quality of life, and dietary habits.
  • Conduct submaximal and exercise tolerance testing, and assess muscular strength and endurance and flexibility.
  • Develop exercise prescriptions and treatment plans, implement treatment plans and exercise programs, identify needed exercise modifications, and modify treatment plans as patient needs change.
  • Instruct patients in proper exercise execution and equipment use, and communicate safety strategies.
  • Identify educational needs, communicate health information, facilitate attendance at group education classes, support patient goal-setting and engagement, and use motivational interviewing and active listening to facilitate behavior change.
  • Document and report patients’ clinical status and responses to exercise training in the medical record, and provide regular progress reports to referring providers and the medical director.
  • Maintain a safe environment by participating in infection-control procedures and promptly reporting equipment malfunctions or environmental concerns.
  • Contact patients in a timely manner to discuss the program and schedule their first appointment.
  • Manage a patient caseload, document progress, coordinate care, and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
  • Depending on department needs, support wellness, fitness, occupational health, and community-based programs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Exercise Physiology is preferred.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.

About the Company

Mercyhealth

Integrated health system delivering coordinated care

Mercyhealth is an integrated health system offering hospital-based, clinic-based, and post-acute and retail health services, plus its own insurance company. Patients access care within a connected network where doctors, nurses, and staff coordinate across settings to ensure smooth transitions and better outcomes. It differentiates itself by providing a fully integrated experience—clinical care linked with an owned insurance plan—that enables coordinated treatment and consistent care close to home. Its goal is to deliver exceptional health care and make lives better for patients and families by improving access, outcomes, and the patient experience through end-to-end integration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
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Headquarters
Rockford, IL
Founded
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