Cardiac Rehab Specialist I - 80%25 Days - Downtown Campus

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Position Summary:

Provide exercise, nutrition and nursing assessments and interpretations for all cardiac inpatients and outpatients in the Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, Prevention Programs, EECP™, and Chest Pain Center. Provide care based on interpretation of the electrocardiogram (ECG), the physiological response to aerobic and strengthening exercise in patients, assess risk factor and evaluate the effectiveness of care, integrating exercise physiology, nutrition science, and/or nursing theory into clinical practice.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage cardiovascular rehabilitation patient care plan for inpatients and outpatients by testing, assessing, and interpreting electrocardiograms and other hemodynamic parameters on exercise equipment to prescribe safe level of activity both during cardiac rehabilitation and at home. Registered Dietitian does nutrition assessment, counseling, patient education, and prescribes nutrition regimen.

• Assess patients’ risk factors and determine specific needs and interventions for modifications of case management as needed.

• Communicate with the patients’ attending cardiologists, residents, fellows, internist, family practice physician, or other physician specialists, and/or nurse practitioners/physician assistants to plan care and provide assessment information to determine medical management. Participate in patient rounds to review patient status, progress, and medical record documentation.

• Chart assessment findings and interpretations.

• Function as a clinical teaching assistant for students and interns.

• Prepare patient education booklet to explain risk factor status and modification plan for patients.

• Perform other projects as assigned.

• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Percent of Time: 80%25

Schedule: Days

Location: Downtown Campus

Salary: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in exercise science, Nursing, Dietitian or comparable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Some (6 months - 1 year) related experience is required.
• ECG Interpretation Skills at an intermediate level required.
• ACLS and BCLS certification is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
•  ACE, CHES, ACSM, RECEP or CSCS certification is desirable.

Application Process:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under required attachments). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification.
• For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at penelope-berger@uiowa.edu