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Exercise Physiologist- Part Time Days $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Part time days at Lake Forest. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the hours, the shift and the site.

What would you do

A patient becomes symptomatic during exercise. What do you do?

What they are checking: The event a Phase II program exists to catch safely.

How do you keep a patient coming back who is losing motivation?

What they are checking: Completion rates are the outcome cardiac rehab is judged on.

About the work

Tell me about your cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation experience.

What they are checking: The posting names caring for cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients in a Phase II outpatient setting.

Walk me through running a stress test.

What they are checking: The posting names performing stress test procedures per policy.

Tell me about the EKG testing you perform.

What they are checking: The posting names 12 lead, rhythm strips, signal averaged EKG and Holter and event monitoring.

How do you interpret a twelve lead EKG, and what would stop you in your tracks?

What they are checking: The posting names interpreting 12 lead EKGs, and knowing when to stop is the safety point.

You get a critical result. Walk me through what happens next.

What they are checking: The posting names communicating patient status and critical results to the supervising clinician.

How do you build an exercise prescription for someone recovering from a cardiac event?

What they are checking: The core clinical work of an exercise physiologist in rehab.

How do you screen and assess a patient within your scope?

What they are checking: The posting names performing patient screening and assessment within the scope of the position.

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The full job description

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The Exercise Physiologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. • A competent, licensed clinical professional who administers care to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients in the Phase II Outpatient Setting. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while providing care within the scope of his/her training. Performs stress testing as ordered by the physician. Also performs other cardiology procedures within the department: EKG, Event & Holter Monitor procedures. Responsibilities: • Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently. • Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time. • Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement. • Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide • Performs stress test procedures per policy & procedure. • Performs EKG procedures: 12 lead EKG, EKG Rhythm Strip, Signal Average EKG, Holter & Event Monitor testing. • Interprets 12 lead EKG. • Performs patient screening / assessment within scope of position. • Communicates patient status & critical results to supervising/interpreting physician. • Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. • Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. • Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; also identifies support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning. Makes referral for follow up as appropriate, and as evidenced by chart review. • Explains procedures, therapies and treatments to patient and family, evaluates and documents patient and family response to teaching. Uses appropriate resources to provide education. • Meets current standards and policies for documentation. Provides documentation that is timely, accurate, up to date, complete and legible • Collaborates with the physician and team to review and evaluate the plan of care. • Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with other team members. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. (As evidenced by STAR Citations, BRAVO Acknowledgements, Thank You notes). • Coordinates the care of the patient by including members of the health care team and other departments to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care. • Maintains current knowledge base in cardiac diagnostic testing • Fosters learning experiences of nursing students, float pool staff, and new team members. • Participates in professional growth and development activities and shares knowledge from continuing education programs with co-workers • Performs other duties as assigned Required: • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science • BLS Certified • ACLS within 90 days of hire Preferred: • 1 year Stress Testing Experience • Master’s degree in Exercise Science Physiology Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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