Banner Health·Lawrenceville, Illinois
Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and education of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients. This includes writing exercise prescriptions, developing individualized plans of care, and implementing treatment goals.
Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado
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Our team is currently looking for an experienced Clinical Exercise Physiologist to be a part of our team. As an Exercise Physiologist you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and education of Cardiac Rehab & Stress Testing patients. In this role you will be writing exercise prescriptions to progress patients through rehab, developing plans of care/exercise goals, and implementing individual treatment plans.
Location: Banner North Colorado Medical Center
Schedule: Mon-Fri, (rotating weekends for Stress Testing)
If you’re looking to join a Multifaceted, challenging, educational, rewarding team, then we would like to review your application.
This position provides assessment, treatment, and education to cardiac and pulmonary patients and their families in an outpatient cardiac, pulmonary rehabilitation or inpatient setting. Writes exercise prescriptions to progress patients through phase two and three outpatient rehabilitation.
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Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention.
Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source.
Works alongside and receives guidance from other more experienced team members when working in phase I and II cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
May oversee phase III outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab independently.
2. Implements individualized exercise plans based on patients’ physical and age-specific needs and abilities. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Reevaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit.
3. Educates patients, family, and other care providers post cardiac to promote patient participation and attainment of exercise program goals. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. Instructs patients and families in pathology, discharge guidelines, risk factor modification, and exercise individually and through classes for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.
4. Under general supervision, documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
5. Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Confers with lead or supervisor on any unusual situations.
6. Utilizes basic understanding of medical devices, equipment function and quality control measurements. Adheres to safety policies. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
7. Complies with all ethical, legal and professional responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Requires a level of clinical knowledge as normally obtained through Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.
Minimum experience of a 300 + hour internship in cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent clinical/patient hours.
Requires knowledge in cardiac/pulmonary physiology, management and treatment of chronic disease, health promotion, ECG interpretation.
Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal, communication and human relation skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
600+ hour internship in outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
$22.06 - $33.10 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2026-11-20
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Requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field and a minimum 300-hour cardiac rehab internship. BLS certification is required, while ACLS and a Master's degree are preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, Clinical Exercise Physiologist roles are typically tied to cardiac rehabilitation and other hospital-based exercise programs, so demand often follows the need for staff who can support supervised recovery and chronic disease management. These jobs are competitive because employers usually want a bachelor’s degree, a 300-hour cardiac rehab internship, and BLS, with ACLS or a master’s degree often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm your internship hours and certifications before applying.
