Exercise Specialist jobs in Champaign, IL

Expected pay for this position is $24.61 - $28.96/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY: ​The Lead Exercise Physiologist Provides and directs medically prescribed exercise therapy for all patients referred by PCP based on CMS, ACSM, AACVRP, ACE, Tivity and AHA guidelines. Monitors clinical status and modifies exercises/activities based on assessment. Provides education regarding chronic illness, health risk factors, and lifestyle modifications to patients/caregivers based on exercise physiology concepts, disease processes and adult learning principles. Supervises work, training, and scheduling of Exercise Physiologists and Exercise Instructors. Coordinates and supervises various programs for special populations. Manages grant funds for complementary care services for cancer patients/survivors. Operates as the first line of support for Medical Exercise and Cardiac Pulmonary Exercise staff to ensure quality, safety, and continuous process improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: ​

• B.S. Exercise Physiology or Health Science related field

Licenses/Certifications:

• BLS Must acquire exercise physiologist certification in a clinical accredited organization within 6 months of hire (for example, but not limited to ACSM and AACVRP)

Experience:

• 6 months exercise physiologist experience in a clinical setting

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

License/Certifications: Exercise Physiologist Certification in an clinical accredited organization and/ or M.S. Exercise Physiology with 2 years' experience as an Exercise Physiologist ACLS Certified

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.