Exercise Specialist | Part Time 30hr | Days
About The Position
The Exercise Specialist works with the registered nurse to conduct the Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Treatment and education is provided in the areas of deficit to assist patients in safely regaining functional abilities and adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle. The Exercise Specialist also conducts/supervises Cardiac and Pulmonary Maintenance Exercise Program classes. Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award). After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices ISO 9001:2008 certification, issued by DNV GL. ISO certification means that patients can be confident CH has implemented and strengthened processes for internal auditing, control of documents, control of records, control of non conforming products, and preventative and corrective action.
Requirements
- Four years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g., Bachelors Degree).
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
- Must possess knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as an Exercise Specialist preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes Cardiac Rehabilitation Program evaluations.
- Documents patient data.
- Demonstrates group exercise leadership skills.
- Provides group and individual exercise education.
- Clinically monitors patient.
- Provides patients with a home exercise program (HEP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
