Cardiopulmonary Specialist

Regional Health Services of Howard CountyDes Moines, IA
67d

About The Position

We are seeking a .6 FTE CardioPulmonary Rehab Specialist. BLS required. Bachlors degree required. Minimal of 1 year of experience in cardiac rehab or cardiology. Day shifts, some Saturday shifts. Under the supervision of the medical director and manager; assesses, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates rehabilitation program for cardiac, pulmonary and vascular adult patients. Supervises and monitors exercise prescription and provides education for clients within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist in Phase I with inpatient ambulation, risk factor education and instruction in home exercise program - Implements medically supervised plan of care for Phase II (outpatient) and Phase III (maintenance) cardiopulmonary rehabilitation Provide patient intake appointments; including referral follow-up, scheduling, patient orientation and baseline assessment Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing assessment data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescriptions according to patient response Leads warm-up, endurance and cool-down exercise Monitors, assess, treat, and document patient tolerance of exercise in accordance with policies and procedures; monitors ECG, blood pressures, rate of perceived exertion - Recognizes contraindications to exercise abnormal patient response, and responds appropriately Updates treatment plans and documents progress in medical record - Assists with patient/family education - Maintains and uses equipment properly; reports to supervisor repair needs, supplies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related health field.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
  • Completion of EKG cardiac monitoring class within 6 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation beneficial.
  • Computer experience helpful.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in Phase I with inpatient ambulation, risk factor education and instruction in home exercise program
  • Implements medically supervised plan of care for Phase II (outpatient) and Phase III (maintenance) cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
  • Provide patient intake appointments; including referral follow-up, scheduling, patient orientation and baseline assessment
  • Provides exercise prescription for patients utilizing assessment data, patient status and current medication regimen; updates prescriptions according to patient response
  • Leads warm-up, endurance and cool-down exercise
  • Monitors, assess, treat, and document patient tolerance of exercise in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Monitors ECG, blood pressures, rate of perceived exertion
  • Recognizes contraindications to exercise abnormal patient response, and responds appropriately
  • Updates treatment plans and documents progress in medical record
  • Assists with patient/family education
  • Maintains and uses equipment properly; reports to supervisor repair needs, supplies
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