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 specialist assesses patients and contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plans for people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The role also provides technical support for resting 12-lead ECGs, Holter monitors, and event monitors; educates patients about exercise principles, risk-factor modification, and other behavioral changes; refers patients to appropriate services and materials; and documents progress notes in the electronic medical record and sends results to referring providers. This is a 0.8 FTE, onsite day-shift role at UW Health Beaver Dam Medical Center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; specific weekly scheduling will be discussed during the interview, and hours may vary with 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.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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.
- Assess patients and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment plans for those at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
- Provide technical support for resting 12-lead ECGs, Holter monitors, and event monitors.
- Educate patients about 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-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and work-life balance.
- 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 people to apply for open, posted positions.
