Cardiac Rehab Therapist

HCA Healthcare • Cypress, TX

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About The Position

The clinical Exercise Physiologist provides professional care and related assistance to patients in all phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation, delivering direct and indirect patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role assesses and evaluates patients and prescribes safe, effective exercise for people recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, or diagnosed with cardiac disease. The Exercise Physiologist also supports patients in developing independent exercise habits and making positive lifestyle changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a cardiac rehabilitation setting.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assess and evaluate patients, and prescribe safe and effective exercise.
• Monitor hemodynamic responses during exercise.
• Develop suitable exercises within an appropriate heart rate range.
• Teach patients independent exercise habits.
• Provide information on cardiac risk-factor modification and positive lifestyle changes.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias.
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct.
• Treat patients, co-workers, family members, physicians, and the general public courteously.
• Handle confidential patient-record information appropriately.
• Pass competency checklists for responsibilities outlined in departmental and program policies.
• Participate in and promote positive team interactions to support patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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