Exercise Program Specialist-Cardiac Rehabilitation
Required skills
- exercise science
- patient assessment
- exercise prescription
Nice to have
- cardiac rehabilitation
- risk factor counseling
- individualized goal setting
- ECG interpretation
Role summary
UnityPoint Health - Allen is seeking a full-time Exercise Program Specialist for their Cardiac Rehabilitation team. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing exercise prescriptions, and providing education and support within an interdisciplinary team. The specialist will monitor patient responses to exercise, adjust treatment plans, and ensure accurate documentation. The position requires a degree in exercise science or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Previous experience in cardiac rehabilitation, risk factor counseling, and goal setting is preferred. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS), with preferred certifications in ECG interpretation, ACLS, and ACSM exercise physiology.
Overview
Exercise Program Specialist – Cardiac Rehab
UnityPoint Health - Allen
Shift: Full-time; 7 AM - 330 PM primarily with a 2 week rotation into 830 AM -5 PM every 10 weeks; will work weekend every 7th week
Benefits Eligible
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assists with individual or group education and exercise. Works alongside other team members to develop appropriate treatment plans.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
- Utilizes scientific principles to develop exercise prescriptions. Monitors client’s response to exercise and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
- Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the individuals served.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
- Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
- Effective at directing/supervising group education/exercise classes; consistently delivers high-quality care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension.
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in exercise science or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a cardiac rehabilitation setting preferred, including risk factor counseling and individualized goal setting preferred
Licensure/Certification:
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
- Successful completion of ECG interpretation class and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or can obtain within 1 year of hire preferred
- Current ACSM exercise physiology certification or within 1 year of hire preferred
