Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist-Multi-Site

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

23h

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist implements programs to modify cardiovascular risk factors through exercise training, multidisciplinary education, and counseling for people with known cardiac disease and their families. The role helps patients achieve optimal physical, psychosocial, and vocational functioning.

This casual, 0.0 FTE position provides coverage for inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs at multiple sites in the Twin Cities metro area, including United Hospital and ANW Eden Prairie. It is an 8-hour day-shift position with an occasional weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, nursing, or occupational therapy.
• If hired as a registered nurse, an active Minnesota Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license is required.
• Meet at least one of the following: current ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association; current ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house ACLS training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in exercise physiology, nursing, or occupational therapy.
• One year of cardiac rehabilitation experience; experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings is preferred.
• Applicable licensure or certification as a Certified or Registered Exercise Physiologist.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical condition and evaluate them for graded exercise.
• Contact patients promptly after receiving referrals and explain available services.
• Document heart and lung sounds, musculoskeletal problems or concerns, and incision-site status.
• Review medical histories to identify problems related to beginning physical activity.
• Design and implement individualized exercise or activity plans.
• Identify each patient’s learning needs and report progress on the patient care plan.
• Instruct patients and families on appropriate home exercises and activities.
• Monitor patient progress during exercise sessions.
• Analyze and interpret clinical signs and symptoms and exercise EKG strips during sessions.
• Adjust exercise plans as appropriate.
• Follow correct procedures in emergency situations.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals on patient care, cardiac rehabilitation education, and program development.
• Communicate with patients’ physicians and other health professionals as needed.
• Participate in meetings with the medical director on patient care and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time