Mercy Cedar Rapids
Exercise Specialist Non-Invasive Cardiology - Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, Mercy Ced
Mercy Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Exercise Specialist Non-Invasive Cardiology - Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, Mercy Cedar Rapids
Pay Competitive Employment type Part-Time Job Description
Req#: 9235
Summary
This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by assisting in the rehabilitation of cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients through exercise and education.
Job Duties/Essential Functions
Job Duties
Ensure that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome. Assesses and evaluates new patients at intake into program Conducts orientation session with patient, which includes interpretation of exercise prescription, guidelines for safety, and overview of program. Assists participant in goal-setting during the initial evaluation and throughout the program, and participates in discharge planning. Assists in determining progression of exercise program Conducts exercise therapy session in a safe professional manner. Provides selected classes in patient and family education in areas of expertise. Competent with patient assessment and plan of care including consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self care, educational, and discharge planning. Demonstrates competency in implementing the patient's plan of care, including writing exercise prescriptions, calculating target heart rate, and educational sessions. Demonstrates clinical competency and practices within established standards of the American College of Sports Medicine and American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Demonstrates competency in responding to emergencies and life threatening situations, including management of angina, and arrhythmias within the scope of the ES practice
Department Specific Duties
N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Sound background in exercise and health promotion principles and procedures. Interest in cardiac/pulmonary rehab, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and educational strategies for CAD and Pulmonary risk management.
Professional Experience
Working knowledge of principles of cardiac and pulmonary disease processes preferred.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Allied Health Field or Nursing, with course work specific to basic exercise science, health promotion, and health risk appraisal techniques highly preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification as Exercise Specialist required or may obtain within 1 year of hire. Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support required or may obtain within 6 months of hire
Physical Demand Requirements
Light: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
About the company
656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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Pay Competitive Employment type Part-Time Job Description
Req#: 9235
Summary
This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by assisting in the rehabilitation of cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients through exercise and education.
Job Duties/Essential Functions
Job Duties
Ensure that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome. Assesses and evaluates new patients at intake into program Conducts orientation session with patient, which includes interpretation of exercise prescription, guidelines for safety, and overview of program. Assists participant in goal-setting during the initial evaluation and throughout the program, and participates in discharge planning. Assists in determining progression of exercise program Conducts exercise therapy session in a safe professional manner. Provides selected classes in patient and family education in areas of expertise. Competent with patient assessment and plan of care including consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self care, educational, and discharge planning. Demonstrates competency in implementing the patient's plan of care, including writing exercise prescriptions, calculating target heart rate, and educational sessions. Demonstrates clinical competency and practices within established standards of the American College of Sports Medicine and American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Demonstrates competency in responding to emergencies and life threatening situations, including management of angina, and arrhythmias within the scope of the ES practice
Department Specific Duties
N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Sound background in exercise and health promotion principles and procedures. Interest in cardiac/pulmonary rehab, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and educational strategies for CAD and Pulmonary risk management.
Professional Experience
Working knowledge of principles of cardiac and pulmonary disease processes preferred.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Allied Health Field or Nursing, with course work specific to basic exercise science, health promotion, and health risk appraisal techniques highly preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification as Exercise Specialist required or may obtain within 1 year of hire. Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support required or may obtain within 6 months of hire
Physical Demand Requirements
Light: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
About the company
656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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