Exercise Specialist - Cardiac Rehab - Maryview Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

20h

About The Position

In collaboration with the cardiopulmonary team, the Exercise Specialist shall be responsible for providing support in patient care and in carrying out therapeutic activities as directed by the therapists in a team environment consistent with professional and ethical standards. The associate shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS or PALS required based on specialty assignment)
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Active Listening
• Collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science/ Exercise Physiology (preferred)
• Previous working experience in an outpatient clinic setting (Preferred)
• 6 months Exercise Specialist experience in general care area (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Review medical history, nursing intake and exercise history/ETT prior to goal setting session.
• Becomes familiar with patient profiles, with special attention to musculoskeletal function and cardiovascular histories.
• Calculate target heart range and risk stratification class, when appropriate, prior to six-minute walk test
• Educate patient in self-monitoring target heart rate (THR) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
• Document patient response to exercise, heart rate, ECG rhythm and any signs and symptoms patient may be having.
• Communicates with the program manager, medical director and/or cardiac nurse on a regular basis regarding any patient difficulties or adverse response to exercise
• Review patient progress on a regular basis, evaluating compliance with exercise prescription and patient response to exercise.
• Maintains exercise equipment.
• Schedules periodic calibration and maintenance of equipment with bio-med, maintenance or outside vendors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees