Cardiac Rehab Specialist
Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN
•$28 - $41
About The Position
Join Essentia Health as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist in our outpatient program, where you'll help patients recover and thrive after cardiac events. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering compassionate care in alignment with our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or health care related field.
- 6 months experience in cardiac rehabilitation.
- Meets Core Competencies as defined by AACVPR for Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) OR American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) within 1 year
Nice To Haves
- Preferred ASEP American Society of Exercise Physiologists- EPC Exercise Physiologist Certified
Responsibilities
- Support the evaluation and delivery of care for patients in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation setting.
- Work primarily with adults (18+) recovering from cardiac events such as heart attacks, bypass surgeries, stent placements, heart transplants, and more.
- Educate and guide patients through supervised exercise programs and lifestyle modifications to promote heart health and recovery.
- Monitor patients during exercise sessions using cardiac telemetry, ensuring safety and accurate data collection.
- Assess and document vital signs, symptoms, and progress, making individualized adjustments as needed.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to any cardiac-related symptoms or emergencies that may arise during sessions.
- Contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of Essentia’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
- Have the opportunity to expand your skills and experience by working in other care settings or facilities across our health system.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- supplemental options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- flexible scheduling
- generous time off
- wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
