Exercise Specialist (Cardiac Rehab)

About the Role

Complies with established policies, procedures, and standards regarding quality, customer satisfaction, positive work environment, and financial stewardship. Responsible for maintaining high standards in clinical practice/continuum of care, professional practice development, teamwork, customer relations, and research/performance improvement for a caseload of patients as described by scopes of care in area of practice.

Shares responsibility with other Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation professionals for the day-to-day operation of the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program. Works in a multifaceted role with other Cardiopulmonary professionals to ensure all patients receive quality education and exercise in all phases and programs within the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual participant assessments and evaluations in collaboration with a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Shares responsibility in planning and evaluating patient care and providing education to Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients and families.
• Collaborates with other Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation professionals for all phases of rehabilitation, including documentation of participants’ exercise progress, preparation of reports, quality/performance improvement measures, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Works collaboratively to implement and update each participant’s exercise prescription and evaluates their progress toward mutually identifiable goals.
• Demonstrates traits and behaviors aligned with organizational values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to ensure a positive patient care experience.
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities and maintains compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through attitude and actions, consistent with the organization’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards or other accrediting bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Biology, or a Health-related field (required).
• BLS Certification (required).
• ACLS Certified within 6 months of hire (required).
• ACSM certification (preferred).
• 1–3 years of job-related experience (required).
• Six months of experience in a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation setting (preferred).

Schedule

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 36 hours per week.