Copley Hospital
Lead Cardiopulmonary Rehab Physical Therapist
Copley Hospital, Morristown, Vermont, United States
Cardiac Rehab/Pulmonary Rehab Physical Therapist
Overview: Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for a Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinician to join our team. Please join us and make a real impact in your patients’ lives as you coordinate and grow our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab program. Work alongside a Medical Director and Clinical Rehab Director to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.
Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab program
Provide direct patient care, including exercise prescription and education
Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans
Monitor patient progress and ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met
Lead program development, documentation, regulatory compliance and outcome tracking initiatives
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a growing service, build lasting patient relationships, and be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
This is a
Part-Time
position (FT available).
Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across
Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem
needs with day and evening shift availability. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.
Compensation:
Negotiable.
An offer of employment may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skill, internal equity, and market data.
Qualifications Education Requirements
Physical Therapist: Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
Exercise Physiologist: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology with a focus on Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist: Associate Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Care from accredited schools.
Education Desired
Exercise Physiologist: Master’s degree in Exercise Science.
All clinicians: Advanced training in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation preferred.
Experience Requirements
Three years experience providing patient care services in a healthcare environment in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation, Acute care Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Nursing.
Experience Desired
Experience performing patient assessments, interventions, education, documentation, reporting and communications specific to Cardiac Rehabilitation and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Use of EHR. Prior or current telemetry experience.
License And Certification Requirements
Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse and Respiratory Therapist must have current Vermont licensure without stipulations.
All clinicians: Current BLS & ACLS Certifications, or certifications acquired within 6 months of hire.
License and Certification Desired
Certification as a Clinical Exercise Specialist (ACSM).
Certification in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation from AACVPR.
Skill Requirements
Independently perform a comprehensive assessment of the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patient.
Supervise telemetry-monitored exercise of 4-5 individuals, progress exercise programs, train patients in equipment use, assess responses, and document sessions.
Interpret 3-lead telemetry while patients exercise; use computerized patient monitoring and documentation system.
Educate and communicate with patients and groups; work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with AACVPR guidelines.
Skill Desired
Ability to establish and modify the exercise prescription based on stress test results, other diagnostic results, medications, patient comorbidities and responses to exercise.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate all aspects of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab program
Provide direct patient care, including exercise prescription and education
Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans
Monitor patient progress and ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are met
Lead program development, documentation, regulatory compliance and outcome tracking initiatives
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a growing service, build lasting patient relationships, and be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
This is a
Part-Time
position (FT available).
Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across
Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem
needs with day and evening shift availability. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.
Compensation:
Negotiable.
An offer of employment may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skill, internal equity, and market data.
Qualifications Education Requirements
Physical Therapist: Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
Exercise Physiologist: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology with a focus on Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist: Associate Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Care from accredited schools.
Education Desired
Exercise Physiologist: Master’s degree in Exercise Science.
All clinicians: Advanced training in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation preferred.
Experience Requirements
Three years experience providing patient care services in a healthcare environment in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation, Acute care Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Nursing.
Experience Desired
Experience performing patient assessments, interventions, education, documentation, reporting and communications specific to Cardiac Rehabilitation and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Use of EHR. Prior or current telemetry experience.
License And Certification Requirements
Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse and Respiratory Therapist must have current Vermont licensure without stipulations.
All clinicians: Current BLS & ACLS Certifications, or certifications acquired within 6 months of hire.
License and Certification Desired
Certification as a Clinical Exercise Specialist (ACSM).
Certification in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation from AACVPR.
Skill Requirements
Independently perform a comprehensive assessment of the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patient.
Supervise telemetry-monitored exercise of 4-5 individuals, progress exercise programs, train patients in equipment use, assess responses, and document sessions.
Interpret 3-lead telemetry while patients exercise; use computerized patient monitoring and documentation system.
Educate and communicate with patients and groups; work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with AACVPR guidelines.
Skill Desired
Ability to establish and modify the exercise prescription based on stress test results, other diagnostic results, medications, patient comorbidities and responses to exercise.
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