Exercise Physiologist- Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Part-time Exercise Physiologist position in Cardiac Rehabilitation at Advocate Trinity Hospital, 20 hours per week, with no holidays or weekends. Benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

Interprets physiological data from stress tests for determination of individualized exercise prescription; Plans and implements treatment programs based upon patient evaluation; Modifies exercise prescription based on cardiac symptomatology, signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance, or musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and/or accessory medical problems; Works with physicians to determine program eligibility, progress, and timing of progression to unmonitored home program or Phase III participation; Establishes and presents a coordinated health education program for patients on exercise and risk factor reduction; Participates in family and patient conferences as necessary and works closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, physician assistants, and medical staff; Promotes referral to rehabilitation program by developing working relationships with referral sources; Places electrodes on patients for various cardiac monitors and tests; Counsels patients in home activity and exercise programs and purchase of exercise equipment; Assists in the resolution of cardiac emergencies or symptoms of exercise intolerance; May serve as a mentor for staff working toward American College of Sports Medicine certification in Exercise Technologist or Specialist category; Serves as a hospital consultant in exercise physiology; Assists in monitoring outpatient cardiac rehabilitation exercise groups; Performs patient positioning and transporting duties

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required; Must be able to make independent decisions and deal with complex clinical situations presented by many cardiac patients; Good communication skills and effective team functioning; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders during each workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, and lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must be able to use hands with fine manipulation for computer keyboard and testing equipment; Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing

Nice to have

Cardiac Rehab experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Incentive pay for select positions