Exercise Program Specialist-Cardiac Rehabilitation

Exercise Program Specialist – Cardiac Rehab

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Full-time; 0830-1730. Will be required to work every 7^th weekend.

Benefits Eligible

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assists with individual or group education and exercise. Works alongside other team members to develop appropriate treatment plans.

• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Utilizes scientific principles to develop exercise prescriptions. Monitors client’s response to exercise and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the individuals served.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Effective at directing/supervising group education/exercise classes; consistently delivers high-quality care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in exercise science or related field.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Preferred:

• Masters degree
• Previous experience in a cardiac rehabilitation setting preferred, including risk factor counseling and individualized goal setting.
• Successful completion of ECG interpretation class and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or can obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Current ACSM exercise physiology certification or within 1 year of hire