Exercise Physiologist Sr.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:    

Performs cardiac and pulmonary exercise tests, inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and clinical exercise consultations under the direction of the Medical Director.  This position cross trains to support pulmonary function lab and electrocardiology department services.  Qualified candidates understand and integrate into the delivery of patient care, the needs of pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regards to their growth and development process.  The position actively supports the Hospital’s and the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director of the Pulmonary or Cardiology Division, performs research and clinical cardiac and pulmonary exercise testing in pediatric and adult patients with congenital and acquired heart, pulmonary disease or symptoms of disease; in the form of personal and directly supervised testing.
• Under the direction of the Cardiopulmonary Labs Medical Director, performs inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services in pediatric and adult patients with congenital and acquired heart and pulmonary disease.
• Participates in the development of exercise prescriptions for children with cardiovascular risk factors or pulmonary disease.
• Participates in research and educational programs, contributing to the strategic initiatives of the labs.
• Participates in professional seminars and NIOSH course practicum instruction.
• Ensures patient safety by processing knowledge and experience to make decisions about termination of exercise testing or exercise sessions by monitoring ECG changes and hemodynamic responses.  Also, ensures patient safety by performing any needed emergency procedures. 
• Generates test report by transferring data from exercise equipment to report form with subsequent interpretation by physician.
• Performs calibration of laboratory equipment (metabolic system and spirometer.) daily and troubleshoots any equipment problems.
• Cleans and performs HLD (when applicable) all equipment used for exercise testing, rehabilitation and pulmonary function testing.
• Generates patient billing by completing required forms and sending appropriate information to billing department.
• Maintains equipment and supplies including daily checks of defibrillator.
• Maintains neat, orderly and well-stocked laboratory by cleaning when appropriate and reordering supplies when necessary.
• Participates in in-house and community education.
• Displays excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients, parents, referring physicians and co-workers.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Participates in program development and implementation or new services.
• Actively precepts internship students and provides an engaging and educational experience.
• Other job functions as assigned.
• Ability to travel to outreach clinics as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master’s level in Exercise Physiology required.
• 2 years pediatric or 4 years adult exercise physiology experience required with additional work-related    experience preferred.
• ACSM clinical exercise physiologist certification or AACVPR certified cardiac rehabilitation professional required (certification must align with current specialty area).
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• PALS & ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Must acquire spirometry certification from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients/families, physicians, Hospital staff, public health staff, social agencies, school personnel, community resource and media. 
• Demonstrated ability to move equipment and patients.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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