Exercise Specialist - Cardiac Rehab (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Exercise Specialist administers aerobic and other exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, collaborating with registered nurses and therapists to enhance quality of life, manage health risks, and promote lasting health behavior change. The specialist performs maximal and submaximal graded exercise tests and develops and administers programs designed to improve aerobic endurance, cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance, and balance. The role requires knowledge of cardiac exercise programs and exercise science, effective communication, organization, flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to prioritize work and respond appropriately to changing circumstances. The specialist must be able to work efficiently in a noisy environment and use basic computer functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Physical or Occupational Therapy, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Certification as a Clinical Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
- BLS certification.
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and communicate information effectively.
- Basic computer skills, including opening and reading email and basic internet use.
- Thorough knowledge of cardiac exercise programs and exercise science.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, and managers.
- Ability to organize time and work efficiently, prioritize daily assignments, and respond appropriately to changes, circumstances, and problems.
- Must be organized, flexible, a team player, and able to work efficiently in a noisy environment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer aerobic and other exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders in collaboration with registered nurses and therapists.
- Perform maximal and submaximal graded exercise tests.
- Develop and administer programs to enhance aerobic endurance, cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance, and balance.
- Support quality of life, health-risk management, and lasting health behavior change.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
