Exercise Specialist

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a PRN Exercise Specialist for Cardiac Rehabilitation. The role develops, facilitates, and leads exercise programs tailored to individual patients’ health and abilities. The Exercise Specialist collaborates with nurses and the multidisciplinary team to identify risk factors and establish safe exercise parameters for the Cardiac Rehab population. The position’s primary purpose is to develop fitness programs that improve the health of patients with heart disease. This position has weekday hours and does not require weekends or holidays. It is listed as PRN Day.

Requirements

At least 1 year of applicable experience.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver individualized, patient-centered treatment plans based on evidence-based practice.
Collaborate with nursing and the multidisciplinary team to identify risk factors and safe exercise parameters.
Select appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established in the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) and develop exercise prescriptions.
Assist with periodic reassessment of patient progress and contribute to discharge planning.
Provide exercise leadership, instruction, and exercise prescriptions.
Report changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist in a timely manner.
Delegate and instruct supportive personnel regarding services to be provided.
Complete timely documentation according to department or entity policy and requirements for insurance providers, licensing, certification, regulation, reimbursement, and physician treatment plans.
Use professional judgment to ensure the safety of self, patients, and others.
Perform other duties as requested by the manager.
Participate in quality improvement projects and quality initiatives, potentially facilitating projects and serving as a positive change agent.