Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.5 | Part Time | 1st Shift - Days

Salary: Wages range from $21.87 an hour to $32.80 and hour. Increases are based years of experience in the field.

Position Summary

The Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist is responsible for exercise prescription for the cardiac patient and monitoring the patient's response to exercise and recovery as outlined by the cardiac rehab staff and clinical guidelines. Additional responsibilities include cardiac telemetry monitoring, clerical duties, data collection, insurance verification, and equipment maintenance and supplies requisition. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote behavioral changes in the cardiac population

What You'll Do

• Adjust patient care planning and delivery based on established policy, procedures, protocols, or orders
• Document patients' response and effectiveness of therapy or procedure and revise plan appropriately in collaboration with the RN
• Perform rapid date collections to determine changing priorities and coordinate resources for effective response in all situations
• Communicate data obtained and chart information as appropriate to other healthcare team members
• Maintain exercise equipment and work area in a clean, safe, and professional manner
• Attend educational in-services and utilize self-directed completion of unit specific and system-wide competencies
• Participate in endeavors to improve patient care; i.e research, special projects and/or community related activities

Who You Are

• You welcome working collaboratively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team to promote behavioral changes in the cardiac population by maintaining open lines of communication, willingly sharing knowledge with others, and accepting and providing constructive feedback in a supportive an non-judgmental manner
• You are a problem solver and have the ability to interpret and deal with variables by using critical thinking skills developed through your work and/or school experiences
• You demonstrate a commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for participants and staff

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or allied health career with a focus in fitness and wellness - OR - the equivalent experience and education in lieu of degree, may be considered
• Prior experience in personal fitness training, leading adult exercise classes, or developing and implementing adult fitness protocols
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• Successful completion of, or the ability to pass, Asante's Basic Cardiac Rhythms (BCR) course exam within 4 months of hire

Preferred Experience

• Previous or current experience in cardiac rehabilitation
• Personal Trainer Certification / ACSM Certification
• Insurance verification and/or billing experience
• Health Educator and/or Exercise Testing Experience
• Body Composition Analysis
• Clinical Research

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

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