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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

We are seeking a .6 FTE CardioPulmonary Rehab Specialist. BLS required. Bachlors degree required. Minimal of 1 year of experience in cardiac rehab or cardiology. Day shifts, some Saturday shifts.

Under the supervision of the medical director and manager; assesses, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates rehabilitation program for cardiac, pulmonary and vascular adult patients. Supervises and monitors exercise prescription and provides education for clients within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Assist in Phase I with inpatient ambulation, risk factor education and instruction in home exercise program - Implements medically supervised plan of care for Phase II (outpatient) and Phase III (maintenance) cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

+ Provide patient intake appointments; including referral follow-up, scheduling, patient orientation and baseline assessment

+ Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing assessment data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescriptions according to patient response

+ Leads warm-up, endurance and cool-down exercise

+ Monitors, assess, treat, and document patient tolerance of exercise in accordance with policies and procedures; monitors ECG, blood pressures, rate of perceived exertion - Recognizes contraindications to exercise abnormal patient response, and responds appropriately

+ Updates treatment plans and documents progress in medical record - Assists with patient/family education - Maintains and uses equipment properly; reports to supervisor repair needs, supplies

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: ​​​

+ Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related health field.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

+ Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

+ Experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation beneficial.

+ Completion of EKG cardiac monitoring class within 6 months of hire date.

+ Computer experience helpful.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran