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Part Time Exercise Physiologist Jobs in Illinois

Sarahbush

$21.62 - $33.51/hr

Exercise Physiologist-Part-time Exercise Physiologist is responsible for providing treatment for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and endocrine diseases through the outpatient rehabilitation program ...

Trinity Health

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Berwyn, IL · On-site

$22.07 - $34.21/hr

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Employment Type: Registry Shift: Day Shift ... Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology * 1-2 years of previous job-related ...

Trinity Health

Exercise Specialist

Silvis, IL · On-site

$21.79 - $32.68/hr

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just ... Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology * ACSM Certification if not Master's prepared in Exercise ...

Svsu

Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology

Campus, IL · On-site

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology Full or Part Time: Part time Hours: 29 Exempt: Yes ... Education Teacher Education) and Exercise Physiology Lab. Applicants should ...

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How much do part time exercise physiologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time exercise physiologist in Illinois is $27.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.05 and $32.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a part time exercise physiologist do?

A part time exercise physiologist assesses, plans, and implements exercise programs to help clients improve their health, manage chronic conditions, or recover from injuries. They use their knowledge of physiology to design safe and effective workouts tailored to individual needs. Working part time, they may split their hours between different clients, facilities, or programs. Their responsibilities often include conducting fitness assessments, educating clients on lifestyle changes, and monitoring progress.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time exercise physiologist?

To thrive as a Part Time Exercise Physiologist, you need a solid background in exercise science, anatomy, and physiology, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree and, often, certification from organizations like ACSM or NSCA. Familiarity with fitness assessment tools, exercise prescription software, and health monitoring devices is common in this role. Excellent interpersonal skills, motivational ability, and clear communication help foster client engagement and compliance. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively designing safe exercise programs, monitoring progress, and supporting clients in achieving their health and fitness goals.

What are some typical challenges faced by part time exercise physiologists, and how can they be managed effectively?

Part-time exercise physiologists often face the challenge of balancing multiple responsibilities, such as managing client schedules, maintaining accurate records, and staying current with industry best practices, all within limited work hours. Additionally, building strong relationships with clients and collaborating with other healthcare professionals can be more challenging due to less frequent contact. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to use efficient scheduling and documentation tools, prioritize ongoing communication with team members, and actively seek professional development opportunities to stay updated in the field.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Exercise Physiologist job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,148 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Exercise Physiologist-Part-time

Sarahbush

On-site

$21.62 - $33.51/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 16 hours ago

Job description

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Exercise Physiologist-Part-time

Job Description

Exercise Physiologist is responsible for providing treatment for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and endocrine diseases through the outpatient rehabilitation program, including patient orientation, assessment, exercise prescription, treatment, and education of patients with cardiopulmonary and metabolic diseases. Performs diagnostic stress testing, organizes, assists with and/or implements variety of lifestyle management programs.

Department: METS Clinic

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours/week

Required: Masters of Science; BLS within 90 days

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $21.62

Responsibilities

Develops individualized treatment plans for rehab patients based on findings from initial assessment that includes exercise prescription, risk factor reduction, nutritional and psychosocial assessment, and short- and long-term goals., Maintains current knowledge of ACSM standards for exercise prescription and testing and serves as a resource to other staff and medical staff members regarding all aspects of exercise for healthy and diseased populations., Obtains ACLS and teams with ACLS RN to assure safe and effective exercise for all Phase II and Phase II Rehabilitation patients, including monitoring patient's medical status, prescribing exercise, leading exercise, mentoring EIU undergraduate and graduate students and educating and motivating patients on all aspects of lifestyle and disease management., Organizes, implements, and/or assists with various lifestyle management programs, grant programs and conferences offered through the department and the Health System., Performs initial assessment and orientation for rehabilitation patients including evaluation of patient status and readiness to begin rehab. Includes application of knowledge of contraindications to exercise, medical and surgical history as pertinent to exercise, readiness to learn, behavior and risk factor assessment and evaluation of pertinent laboratory tests and other procedures., Performs regular stress, cardiolite stress, and stress echo tests without direct supervision of MD, including documentation of history and medications, review for test contraindications, monitoring of electrocardiogram during test (including recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias), application of test end-points and assisting during emergency situations., Prepares patients, obtains history, inserts saline locks and assists RN with pharmacologic stress testing patients., Promotes the charitable mission of SBL by serving as a resource to public schools, universities, civic groups and others including speaking about exercise, risks factors for heart disease, lifestyle management and other topics in their area of expertise.

Requirements

MS (Required)BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$21.62 - $33.51

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