Job Description
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit:
Rush Medical Group
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RUCC Psychosocial On
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule:
8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range:
$25.20 - $39.69 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Rush Supportive Oncology Manager of Integrative Medicine, the Oncology Exercise Specialist (OES) will provide cancer exercise and education for patients receiving care at the Rush Cancer Center. The OES is deeply familiar with evidence-based exercise practices for the oncology population; provides safe and high-quality care for each individual patient; and performs designated duties consistent within their scope of practice.
The OES demonstrates the highest level of personal and professional commitment, enthusiasm, and integrity representing Supportive Oncology within Rush; and will exemplify the Rush mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information
Required Job Qualifications:- Master’s degree in exercise physiology or a related field required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical setting
- Personal trainer certification from an accredited organization required (i.e., American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- American College of Sports Medicine Cancer Exercise Trainer Certification (ACSM/ACS-CET) required
- Group Exercise Trainer certification, preferred
- Current certification in Adult CPR and AED or Basic Life Certification (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
- May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects with or without assistance of equipment
- High emotional acuity, including excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving, and collaborative skills
- High degree of computer literacy, experience with electronic medical records/EPIC a plus
- Organized and resourceful with the ability to complete tasks efficiently
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:- Creates evidence-based tailored programming to help cancer patients regain strength, flexibility, and mobility.
- Provides safe, effective, and appropriate exercise evaluation, individual and small group exercise programming for Rush cancer patients in a hybrid format in the Rubschlager Supportive Oncology suite and virtually.
- Updates plan of care and exercise program based on the patient’s response to intervention. Demonstrates timely adjustments based on changes in patient status and/or needs – including, but not limited to, contraindications and precautions.
- Creates and facilitates patient and provider-facing cancer exercise education/programs.
- Charts clinical work in our electronic medical health software with clear, effective medical terminology in SOAP note format according to standards outlined by Rush University Medical Center.
- Completes EPIC documentation of every patient encounter within 24 hours of patient appointment.
- Creates and maintains a comfortable, safe, and clean therapeutic environment.
- Demonstrates self-directed, compassionate, and professional bedside manner.
- Performs clinical tasks (e.g., responding to MyChart messages, phone calls) in a timely manner.
- Attends meetings with Manager of Integrative Medicine and Supportive Oncology
- Works independently, with minimal supervision.
- Communicates positively & professionally with all medical colleagues, patients, and their caregivers.
- Refers and maintains appropriate correspondence with other providers as needed.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Maintains privacy and confidentiality of each patient in accordance with HIPAA policies.
- Collaborates in data collection.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Exercise Specialist - Cancer Center
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 25007
