Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Days

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None
• Position: Clinical Exercise Physiologist
• Location: Swedish Hospital , Chicago
• Full Time -32 hours/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, rotating weekends & holidays
• Required Travel: No

A Brief Overview:
As an Exercise Physiologist, you will play a critical role in helping patients with cardiovascular conditions improve their physical health and overall well-being. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement exercise programs tailored to each patient's unique needs and medical history. Your expertise will contribute to the recovery and maintenance of cardiac patients, promoting heart health and a better quality of life.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' cardiovascular fitness, including exercise tolerance, strength, flexibility, and overall physical condition.
• Develop individualized exercise plans based on patients' medical history, clinical data, and rehabilitation goals.
• Lead and supervise exercise sessions for patients in the cardiac rehabilitation program, ensuring safety and proper technique.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and responses to exercise during sessions, making adjustments as needed.
• Educate patients on cardiovascular disease risk factors, lifestyle modifications, and the importance of adherence to exercise programs.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and progress.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, progress, and any changes in treatment plans.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation to provide evidence-based care.
• Assist in the development of educational materials and resources for patients and their families.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development to enhance the effectiveness of the cardiac rehabilitation program.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree Physiological Psychology Required Or
• Bachelors Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Or
• Bachelors Degree Kinesiology Required
• Masters Degree Physiological Psychology Preferred Or
• Masters Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Or
• Masters Degree Kinesiology Preferred
• 1 Year Experience in a multi-phase cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, including developing exercise prescription.
• Certified Personal Trainer; Exercise Specialist; Clinical Exercise Specialist; Health/Fitness Instructor; Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-Certified Personal Trainer) - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) preferred Required
• BLS - Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association (AHA) Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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