Exercise Specialist-PRN

About the Role

The Exercise Specialist develops, facilitates, and leads exercise programs tailored to individual patients' health and abilities in Cardiac Rehabilitation. This role collaborates with nurses and the multidisciplinary team to identify risk factors and establish safe exercise parameters for the Cardiac Rehab population. The primary goal is to create a sound fitness program to improve the health of patients with heart disease.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with nursing to select appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established in the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) and develops exercise prescriptions.
• Aids in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.
• Provides exercise leadership, instruction, and exercise prescription.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist in a timely manner.
• Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
• Provides timely documentation per department and/or hospital policy and as required by insurance providers to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plans.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety for self, patients, and others at all times.
• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
• Participates and may facilitate quality improvement projects; serves as a positive change agent.
• Participates in quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Applicable experience: Less than 1 year.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Schedule

PRN - Days Only, Monday through Friday (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM).

Location

Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road Campus.

Why Saint Luke’s?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard. We support you in achieving your goals and are dedicated to innovation, always looking for ways to improve. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward excellence in patient care within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.