Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist (Non-Exempt)

Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Cardiac Rehab
Job Family
Allied Health
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
Responsible for designing, evaluating and supervising exercise programs for Cardiac Rehab patients in accordance with evidence-based training principles and within the limits of the patient's medical diagnosis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
Updates exercise prescription on a weekly basis based on clinical status and responses to exercise
Assist in monitoring the cardiac rehab sessions and maintain records of pertinent information obtained during the session on each patient
Assist in monitoring EKG and blood pressure responses in patients during the exercise therapy program
Maintains a team approach in working with the Medical Director, the referring physician, Dietitians, Exercise Psychologists Nurses and Respiratory Therapist to deliver a safe and effective plan of care
Assist in the maintenance of the Cardiac Rehab department equipment and exercises proper use of the equipment
Provide group educational lectures and in-services to staff, members and patients
Develop a discharge plan as it relates to progression, intensity, duration and frequency of home exercise program
Instructs new patients in the safe use of exercise and resistance equipment
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology or equivalent in related health field required
Obtain ACSM certification within 1 year of hire required
Certified in BCLS required, ACLS within 90 days of hire required
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1 year of experience in the field of cardiac rehab preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Strong communication skills
Strong exercise science knowledge base for primary and secondary disease prevention, with the ability to compute MET level and exercise prescriptions in accordance with ACSM standards
Manual dexterity in use of equipment and supplies
Ability to understand stress test results
Knowledgeable of the psychosocial, physiological, developmental, and spiritual needs of the young adult, middle adult, and older adult to provide appropriate care and intervention either personally or through staff
Ability to utilize a computer and hospital applications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hearing ability
Ability to speak clearly
Visual acuity
Motor coordination and manual dexterity
Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities
Some physical exertion involved when participating in exercise sessions and in any situation requiring emergency treatment of a patient
Work may include light cleaning and preparing facility.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity