Cardiac Rehab Specialist

Job Description

Join Essentia Health as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist in our outpatient program, where you'll help patients recover and thrive after cardiac events. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering compassionate care in alignment with our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or health care related field.

Required Work Experience

• 6 months experience in cardiac rehabilitation.

Preferred

• ASEP American Society of Exercise Physiologists- EPC Exercise Physiologist Certified

What You’ll Do

• Support the evaluation and delivery of care for patients in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation setting.
• Work primarily with adults (18+) recovering from cardiac events such as heart attacks, bypass surgeries, stent placements, heart transplants, and more.
• Educate and guide patients through supervised exercise programs and lifestyle modifications to promote heart health and recovery.
• Monitor patients during exercise sessions using cardiac telemetry, ensuring safety and accurate data collection.
• Assess and document vital signs, symptoms, and progress, making individualized adjustments as needed.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to any cardiac-related symptoms or emergencies that may arise during sessions.
• Contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of Essentia’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
• Have the opportunity to expand your skills and experience by working in other care settings or facilities across our health system.

Schedule

• Option between 7a-3:30p or 7:30a-4:30p.
• Monday - Thursday, with a Friday rotation once every 2-3 weeks.
• No holiday or on-call requirements.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) OR American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) within 1 year.

Fte 0.9 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

• Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
• Shift Start Time: 7:00am or 7:30am
• Shift End Time: 3:30pm or 4:00pm

Weekends & Holidays

• No Call Obligation

Compensation Range

$27.57 - $41.36

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Supplemental options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources.