Cardiac Rehab Specialist I - 80% Days - Downtown Campus

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• ACE, CHES, ACSM, RECEP or CSCS certification is desirable.

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.

Benefits

• paid vacation
• sick leave
• health, dental, life and disability insurance options
• generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level