Exercise Physiologist

US-IL-PEORIA

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Req #: 95216
Type: Full Time

OSF HealthCare

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				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.
			
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