Cardiac Rehab, Cardiac Program Specialist (Call-In, Varied Shifts)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As part of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team, evaluates and assesses the needs of patients with cardiovascular and other chronic diseases directed toward improving the patient’s understanding and management of their cardiovascular disease. Treatment plans include education of the risk factors, lifestyle modifications and physical reconditioning in individual or group classes for outpatients (Phase 2 & 3).

• Performs duties in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the department and Medical Center.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.

• Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• Frequent: walking.

• Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, squatting, twisting body, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 20 pounds, lifting and carrying maximum weight of 50 pounds or pushing and pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposed to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

• May be exposed to communicable disease or bodily fluids, chemicals, works with electrical/mechanical equipment

• Work environment is fast paced and can be stressful due to variable workload.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, exercise physiology, sports medicine or related area.

• Master’s degree in exercise physiology or doctorate in physical therapy preferred.

• Current BLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years as a physical therapist, exercise physiologist or personal trainer.

• Prior experience in inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation activities highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet