Exercise Specialist - Preventive Cardiology
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an Exercise Specialist in Preventive Cardiology to supervise and provide a safe exercise environment for Phase 2 and 3 cardiac rehabilitation patients and perform exercise tolerance tests under medical supervision. The role provides assessment to support multidisciplinary treatment plans for people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It also provides technical support for resting 12-lead ECGs, Holter monitors, and event monitors; educates patients on exercise theory, risk-factor modification, and other behavioral modifications; refers patients to appropriate services and materials; and documents progress notes in the electronic medical record and sends results to referring providers. The position is onsite at UW Health Beaver Dam Medical Center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The schedule is 0.8 FTE, day shift, generally Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekly schedule details will be discussed during the interview, and hours may vary based on departmental operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology, with emphasis in cardiac rehabilitation and diagnostic exercise testing.
- Successful completion of a supervised cardiac rehabilitation internship.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of clinical experience in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation setting.
- Current ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist certification.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide a safe exercise environment for Phase 2 and 3 cardiac rehabilitation patients.
- Perform exercise tolerance tests under medical supervision.
- Provide assessment to support multidisciplinary treatment plans for people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
- Provide technical support for resting 12-lead ECGs, Holter monitors, and event monitors.
- Educate patients on exercise theory, risk-factor modification, and other behavioral modifications.
- Refer patients to appropriate services and materials as needed.
- Document progress notes in the electronic medical record and send results to referring providers.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible schedule and shift options that support work-life balance.
- Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions.
