Cardiac Rehab Clinical Exercise Specialist

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist to support phase 1 rehab, educate patients, and perform assessments in the hospital setting. The role includes creating treatment plans, monitoring vital signs and EKG, and coordinating with the care team to ensure timely progress and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology (Master's preferred) with ACSM or AACVPR certification options; BLS is required with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor biometric data, EKG, and patient history.
• Develop and modify treatment plans and exercise prescriptions.
• Document patient progress in medical records and report to providers.
• Lead education sessions and motivate behavior change.
• Maintain safe rehab environment and infection control.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Exercise testing

Patient assessment

Education & behavior change

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist to support phase 1 rehab, educate patients, and perform assessments in the hospital setting. The role includes creating treatment plans, monitoring vital signs and EKG, and coordinating with the care team to ensure timely progress and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology (Master's preferred) with ACSM or AACVPR certification options; BLS is required with ACLS preferred.