Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Pulmonary Rehab

. Conduct timely referral follow-up and intake scheduling .

Posted 9/25/2026part-timeRockford • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $37 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct timely referral follow-up and intake scheduling
Provide new patient orientation and assessment
Develop and implement treatment plans and exercise prescriptions
Serve as case manager for a group of patients
Modify treatment plans according to changing patient needs
Perform biometric data, EKG, medical record/patient history, medication reconciliation, signs and symptoms, exercise tolerance, mental health, quality of life, and dietary habit assessments
Conduct submaximal and exercise tolerance testing, muscular strength and endurance testing, and flexibility testing
Communicate proper exercise execution, equipment use, and safety strategies
Identify educational needs and facilitate group education classes
Support patient goal setting, engagement, and behavior change using motivational interviewing and active listening
Document clinical status and exercise response in medical records
Report patient progress to referring providers and the medical director
Participate in infection control procedures and report equipment or environmental concerns
Contact patients regarding program participation and first-appointment scheduling

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required
If no Master's Degree, Certification through ACSM (Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist) or AACVPR (Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate) required within 3 years
Current BLS certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Interpretive/analytical skills
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Organizational skills
Windows software knowledge (Office)

Comp & perks