Exercise Specialist Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab

On-site

Big Rapids, MI

Part time

R229546

About Big Rapids Hospital

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital is a Medicare Certified 74 Bed General Hospital located in Big Rapids, MI, with service to the surrounding community. Look to Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital for exceptional care from health professionals who are proud to be a part of our community. We’re listening and evolving to better meet the needs of all individuals and families in Mecosta County.

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Scope of Work

Performs cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluation. May also analyze external cardiacs and assist in the implantable device management. Provides patient education related to heart healthy lifestyle choices.

• Plans, develops and conducts graded exercise testing.

• Monitors patient’s activity, physiological response, and adherence to the exercise sessions.

• Provides specific exercise prescription to individuals based on age, culture and orthopedic considerations. May also analyze external monitor findings utilizing appropriate technology and processes report according to protocol; and assist in management of patients with implantable devices, including but not limited to triage, entering and tracking data, reviewing remotes, performing in-clinic interrogations, and scheduling patients as needed.

• Provides patient education talking points and/or individual and group counseling and teaching regarding principles of a healthy lifestyle. May create and update educational materials.

• Assists with new employee orientation within department.

• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

• Participates in research projects and on committees/task forces as member, consultant and/or chair.

• May flex to the medical program or surgical program as needed.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field

• Preferred Master's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field

• Skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through less than 2 years of relevant experience in the following areas: conducting graded exercise testing, knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, risk factor identification/modification; basic electrocardiogram (EKG) knowledge or completion of an internship in Cardiac Rehab. Required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center, and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic; WITHIN 1 Year Congenital Heart Center 90 Days required

• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Congenital Heart Center 1 Year required

• CRT-Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified (CEP) - ACSM American College of Sports Medicine Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic and Congenital Heart Center 180 Days required

• Ideal candidate will have completed a Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehab Internship, or will possess Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehab experience

• This is a Part-Time Position offering Full Benefits and the ability to pick up hours/shifts or combine with another PRN or Part-Time Position

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Big Rapids Hospital - 605 Oak St - Big Rapids - CH West

Department Name

Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab - Big Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday - Wednesday - Fridays

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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