PRN Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Location:Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990

Department: Cardiac Rehab

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1/7:45:00 AM to 4:15:00 PM

Pay Rate:$29.62 / hour

Summary

Responsible for the delivery and documentation of care delivered to Cardiac Rehab Phase II and Phase III outpatients, and Cardiac Rehab Phase I inpatients, as appropriate to services provided at specific location, through identifying patient needs, diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation. Performs responsibilities in five areas of Cardiac Rehab practice: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating care for Cardiac Rehab patients based on established Cardiac Rehab practice standards subscribed to by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Demonstrates proficiency in Cardiac Rehab core competencies. Possesses knowledge of Cardiac Rehab guidelines, standards and reimbursement. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organizations vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity in the provision of care. Contributes to the provision of quality care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Contributes to the provision of community outreach through participation in system, division, and department programs and events.

Education:Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology required; Masters degree in Exercise Physiology preferred; Concentration in Cardiac Rehab / Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Experience:Cardiac Rehab clinical practice (12 weeks) required; 1 years experience in Cardiac Rehab preferred.

Certification:BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred. ACSM Exercise Specialist certification and/or Registered Exercise Physiologist. In lieu of certification, 3-5 years experience in Cardiac Rehab will be considered.

License:N/A

Other:Must be a team player and have good critical thinking, organization, communication, teaching, interpersonal, customer service, analytical and computer skills.

US:FL:Cape Coral